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Muscle Cramps Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of a muscle cramp include: Sudden and sharp muscle pain (spasm, contraction), often in your legs A hard lump of muscle tissue visible beneath your skin

Causes
... Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, injury, muscle strain or simply holding a position for prolonged periods of time may result in a muscle cramp. Athletes who become fatigued and dehydrated while parti...

Muscle Cramps Prevention

Prevention
... These steps may help prevent cramps: Avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of liquids daily. The exact amount depends on what you eat, your gender, your level of activity, the weather, your health, your age...

Muscle Cramps Treatment

Treatment
... You can usually treat muscle cramps with self-care measures. Your doctor can discuss with you stretching exercises that can help you reduce your chances of getting muscle cramps. Making sure you drink...

Self-care
... If you have a cramp, these actions may provide relief: Stretch and massage. Stretch the cramped muscle and gently rub it to help it relax. For a calf cramp, put your weight on your cramped leg and ben...