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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
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.
Leg muscle pain
Muscle pain
Leg cramps
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose leg cramps
Do you have pain in your shin or calf muscles?
Do you have any muscle pain?
Have you had leg cramps recently?
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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