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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Leg cramps are episodes of sudden pain in the muscles of the leg caused by an involuntary contracting (shortening) of the leg muscle.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Fever
Disorder of consciousness
Seizure attack
Possible causes
- 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.
Muscle cramps of all 4 limbs
- Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS)
Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome is when a group of neurological symptoms occur to patients on hemodialysis due to the sudden and rapid removal of urea, a waste product, from your blood. These symptoms include nausea, headaches, vomiting and restlessness. More serious symptoms can result in seizures and comas.
Related serious diseases
- Heatstroke
This is a life threatening emergency where the person's body temperature is dangerously elevated and they display neurologic abnormalities. This occurs when the body fails to regulate its temperature properly. It can be caused by the surrounding environment (heat, moisture) or internal factors (dehydration, strenuous exercise).
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
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Have you had leg cramps recently?
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Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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