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Learn more about Leg cramps
Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is leg cramps?
Leg cramp is the episode of sudden pain in the muscles of the leg caused by an involuntary contracting (shortening) of the leg muscle. Most leg cramps occur in the calf muscles and, less commonly, in the feet and thighs.
Symptoms of leg cramps
Muscle pain
Leg cramps
Leg muscle pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for leg cramps
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose leg cramps
Do you have any muscle pain?
Have you had leg cramps recently?
Do you have pain in your shin or calf muscles?
Treatment for leg cramps
Stretch and massage or application of heat or cold may provide some relief. Some medications may be helpful in preventing the leg cramps if they are recurrent depending on the underlying condition.
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References
Young G. Leg cramps. BMJ Clin Evid. 2015 May 13;2015:1113. PMID: 25970567; PMCID: PMC4429847.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4429847/
Allen RE, Kirby KA. Nocturnal leg cramps. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Aug 15;86(4):350-5. PMID: 22963024.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0815/p350.html
Young G. Leg cramps. BMJ Clin Evid. 2009 Mar 26;2009:1113. PMID: 19445755; PMCID: PMC2907778.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907778/
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
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