Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年3月7日 · Muscle cramps occur mostly in leg muscles, most often in the calf. Cramps usually last for seconds to minutes. After the cramp eases, the area might be sore for hours or days.
Leg Cramps at Night: Causes, Pain Relief & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
网页Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains usually in your calf, foot or thigh. You might also know them as a “charley horse.” Sometimes, the cramp may cause your leg to spasm — to tighten uncontrollably. Although painful to live with, cramps in your legs are generally harmless. How long do leg cramps last?
Calf Muscle Pain: Common Causes and When to Call the Doctor
网页Cramps: Leg cramps occur when the muscles suddenly contract (shorten), causing a painful muscle spasm. A calf cramp is often called a “charley horse.” Cramps can be the result of dehydration or overexertion. A cramp might last for just a few seconds, but your muscle can feel sore for hours afterward. Leg cramps and calf muscle pain at night ...
Calf pain: 9 causes, treatment, and stretches - Medical News Today
网页2023年12月21日 · Calf pain usually results from a muscle cramp or injury. However, it can also stem from a vascular problem, such as a blood clot, a pinched nerve, tendon damage, and other issues.
Muscle Spasms (Muscle Cramps): Causes, Treatment & Prevention
网页2023年10月20日 · Muscle spasms (muscle cramps) are painful contractions and tightening of your muscles. They’re common, involuntary and unpredictable. Although there are steps you can take to prevent a muscle spasm and treat it when it attacks, those methods aren’t always dependable.
How to get rid of muscle cramps in your legs - Harvard Health
网页2024年4月8日 · A cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction (tightening) of one of these muscles, typically in your calf. Cramps can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. They can be mild, or intense enough to wake you out of a sound sleep.
Muscle cramp - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年3月7日 · If you have a cramp, these actions might help: Stretch and massage. Stretch the cramped muscle and gently rub it. For a calf cramp, keep the leg straight while pulling the top of your foot on the side that's cramped toward your face. Also try standing with your weight on your cramped leg and pressing down firmly.
7 Causes of Calf Cramps at Night and How to Prevent Them
网页2022年7月19日 · Prevention. When to See a Doctor. Calf cramps are never fun. But they're especially unpleasant when they wake you up and disrupt your sleep. Muscle cramps are sudden, uncontrollable muscle spasms that cause intense pain. Cramps that occur in the leg — often in the calf, foot or thigh — are sometimes called charley horses.
Leg Cramps: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention - Verywell Health
网页2024年5月9日 · Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that commonly affect the hamstrings and calves. They're often harmless but can indicate an underlying issue.
How to Stop Leg Muscle Cramps - Healthline
网页2019年3月8日 · If your calf muscle cramps in the middle of the night, stand up and slowly put weight on the affected leg to push the heel down and stretch out the muscle. Magnesium. If you regularly have leg...