A transient, self-limited, involuntary, unpredictable, painful shortening of skeletal muscle of the lower limbs that range in duration from seconds to minutes. Resolution of pain occ...
History is key to an accurate diagnosis:
Random/sudden onset
Self-limiting
Muscle contractions
Pain
These symptoms are diagnostic of muscle cramps and differentiate from other...
Try non-pharmacologic treatments prior to medications. Both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments have limited evidence in reducing the frequency or severity of leg ...
Blyton F, Chuter V, Walter KE, et al. Non-drug therapies for lower limb muscle cramps. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;1:CD008496.
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True leg cramps are self-limiting, painful, contractions of skeletal muscle.
Diagnosis is made on the basis of history and physical examination.
Electrolyte balance and hydration status ...
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