What causes leg cramps

The exact causal factors of leg cramps aren’t fully understood by modern medicine. One common suspect as a cause of leg cramps is dehydration. Another common cause is strenuous exercise, particularly if undertaken close to bedtime. Poor blo…

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Leg Cramp Muscle contraction causing a “charley horse” A muscle cramp is a sudden, uncontrolled contraction of a muscle. This type of pain is most commonly experienced in the legs, and therefore often called a leg cramp or a “…

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The exact causes of leg cramps have not been determined , but there are factors contributing to this condition:･ Muscle fatigue ･ Heavy exercising ･ Dehydration ･ High weight (not necessarily obesity) ･ Electrolyte imbalances ･ Me…

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What causes leg cramps and how can you prevent/cure them?

Q: My partner gets excruciating leg cramps, he may only get one every 6 to 12 months, but when he gets them, they’re terrible. He shot out of bed with pain last night, and when i felt his leg his muscle was half the size it usually is, it completely seized up! What causes them? How can you prevent them? How do you get rid of them?

A: I find I get them if I don’t drink enough water for a couple days. Make sure he is drinking a good 64 ounces of water a day. Soda doesn’t count as water 🙂 Also, I eat a banana a day to help my potassium level since leg cramps could be caused by that as well. Since I started making sure of my daily water intake and I eat the banana, I have been fine.

What causes leg cramps in the middle of the night?

Q: There are times that the horrible pain of leg cramps wakes me up. What causes them and what can I do to help me relieve the pain? Thanks!

A: Standing on cement floors all day can do it try to get a think rubber mat if you must stand.Take vitamin E and you may have less Charley Horses.

What causes leg cramps and twitching in early pregnancy?

Q: I’m a little over 5 weeks pregnant and I keep getting leg cramps. Is there a reason for this? Am I lacking protein or am I not staying hydrated enough?

A: There are two common reasons for leg cramping. First, hydration! Just like you thought! Keep drinking the liquids and your leg cramps should go away. Second, potassium! Many women (especially when pregnant) lack this. Try eating a banana each day (or something else high in potassium) if the hydration doesn’t work for you. When pregnant, one of my friends asked her doctor because her leg cramping wouldn’t stop. She ended up eating 3 bananas each day just to avoid the leg cramps! Best wishes!!!