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?
What Causes Foot Cramps? Plus, How to Get Relief - Healthline
网页2023年4月13日 · Foot cramps are caused by an uncomfortable, painful spasming of the muscles in your feet. They often occur in the arches of your feet, on top of your feet, or around your...
Muscle Spasms (Muscle Cramps): Causes, Treatment & Prevention
网页2023年10月20日 · Muscle spasms (also called muscle cramps) occur when your muscle involuntarily and forcibly contracts uncontrollably and can’t relax. Muscle spasms are normal and quite common. They can involve part or all of a muscle or several muscles in a group. You can get muscle spasms anywhere in your body. Some of the most common types include: Back spasms.
What Are Foot Cramps a Sign Of? - Verywell Health
网页3 天之前 · Foot cramps are caused by sustained, painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles in your feet. Common causes of foot cramps include physical activity, prolonged standing, dehydration, medication side effects, and health conditions.
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.
How to Prevent Leg Cramps and Treat Them at Home
网页2020年8月24日 · Leg cramps are unpleasant and often painful so you want to get rid of them as soon as you can. While there’s nothing that’s guaranteed to immediately end a leg cramp, there are several ways to ...
Night leg cramps Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年3月2日 · Most of the time, there's no known cause for night leg cramps. In general, they're likely the result of tired muscles and nerve problems. The risk of having night leg cramps increases with age. Pregnant people also are more likely to have night leg cramps. Kidney failure, diabetic nerve damage and problems with blood flow are known to cause ...
Foot cramps: Causes and what to do - Medical News Today
网页2024年1月22日 · Foot cramps can be a sign of dehydration, low potassium levels, nerve damage, and tight shoes. Treatment may include home remedies and medical treatments. Foot cramps are a type of muscle...
Leg Cramps: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention - Verywell Health
网页2024年5月9日 · Leg cramps—often referred to as a charley horse —are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles in your thigh or calf. They commonly occur from dehydration or muscle overexertion. However, in some cases, they can be a symptom of an underlying health condition, such as type 2 diabetes or kidney failure.