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 may...
History is key to an accurate diagnosis:
Random/sudden onset
Self-limiting
Muscle contractions
Pain—pinpoint location, radiation
These symptoms are diagnostic of muscle cramps...
Nonpharmacologic treatments are preferred as first line.
Start with passive stretching of hamstrings and calves or massage (2)[B].
Consider a graded exercise program in indiv...
Garrison SR, Korownyk CS, Kolber MR, et al. Magnesium for skeletal muscle cramps. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Sep 21;9(9):CD009402. ...
True leg cramps are self-limiting, painful, contractions of skeletal muscle.
Diagnosis is made on the basis of history and physical examination.
Passive stretching of the affected limb m...
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