Night cramps

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Nocturnal leg cramps are pains that occur in the legs during the night.

?Treating leg cramps

1. If the cause of your leg cramps is known, it may be possible to treat the underlying cause.
2. For example, secondary leg cramps that are related to liver disease are caused by high levels of toxins in the blood which trigger muscles spasms.
3. Therefore, muscle relaxants can be used to help prevent your muscles from going into spasm.
4. If the cause of your legs cramps is unknown, a combination of exercise and painkilling medication is usually recommended.

Causes of night cramps?

• Sitting for long periods of time

• Over-exertion of the muscles
• Standing or working on concrete floors
• Sitting improperly
• Pregnancy
• Alcoholism
• Dehydration/electrolyte imbalances
• Parkinson’s disease
• Neuromuscular disorders (neuropathy, myopathy, motor neuron disease)
• Structural disorders
• Endocrine disorders (diabetes, hypothyroidism)
• Diuretics, statins, beta agonists

You should be examined by your health care provider

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