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Causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and criteria, treatments and prognoses for muscle cramps, sudden involuntary muscle contractions that often cause pain and limited range of movement.

Muscle Cramps - PatientInfo

Muscle cramps are very common and 'cramp' is usually taken to mean 'a spasmodic, painful, involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle'. This transient, involuntary episode of pain is usually brief ( less than 10 minutes).
http://patient.info/doctor/muscle-cramps
Muscle Cramps - MedlinePlus

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They often occur after exercise or at night, lasting a few seconds to several minutes. It is a very common muscle problem.
https://medlineplus.gov/musclecramps.html
Muscle Cramp Symptoms and Causes - Mayo Clinic

Most muscle cramps develop in the leg muscles, particularly in the calf. Besides the sudden, sharp pain, you might also feel or see a hard lump of muscle tissue beneath your skin.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/symptoms-causes/dxc-20186052
Leg Cramps - NHS Choices

Leg cramps are a common condition where the muscles in the leg suddenly become tight and painful.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legcrampsunknowncause/pages/introduction.aspx
Muscle Cramps - Sports Medicine Information

The term 'muscle cramp' refers to a contraction of the muscle which is involuntary and can be very painful. Muscle cramp can also be referred to as muscle spasms. Cramp is an extremely common problem for athletes and those engaging in sports activity, and can occur in any skeletal muscle.
http://www.nsmi.org.uk/articles/muscle-cramps.html
Cramp Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia

Get information, facts, and pictures about cramp at Encyclopedia.com. Make research projects and school reports about cramp easy with credible articles from our FREE, online encyclopedia and dictionary.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/cramp.aspx
Muscle Cramps: Healthwise Medical Information - eMedicineHealth

Information on Muscle Cramps. Includes topic overview and related information.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/muscle_cramps-health/article_em.htm
Leg Cramps, Muscle Pain/Aches, Common Leg Cramps - Patientinfo

Leg cramps are common. The cause is not known in most cases. Get information and advise about Leg Cramps, Muscle Pain and muscle aches.
http://patient.info/health/cramps-in-the-leg
Muscle Cramps, Charley Horse, and Muscle Spasms: Causes and Treatments - WebMD

WebMD explains muscle spasms, cramps and charley horses, including symptoms, causes and treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse
Muscle Cramps: Read About Treatment, Causes and Prevention - Medicine Net

Get information on muscle cramps (charley horses), including leg cramps, causes (vitamin deficiency, drugs, lactic acid, dehydration, low calcium, potassium or magnesium), treatment, and prevention.
http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/article.htm
Muscle Cramp - Mayo Clinic

Muscle cramp - Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, prevention of cramped muscles.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/home/ovc-20186047
Muscle Cramps: MedlinePlus

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They often occur after exercise or at night, lasting a few seconds to several minutes. It is a very common muscle problem.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/musclecramps.html
Muscle Cramps: Read More About Symptoms and Causes - emedicinehealth

Muscle cramps may be caused by dehydration, fatigue, pregnancy and certain medications. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of muscle spasms (charley horses).
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/muscle_cramps/article_em.htm
How to Stop Leg Muscle Cramps - Healthline

Cramps can be a real nightmare, especially when they wake you at night. Leg cramps most commonly hit your calves and hamstrings, though they can show up in just about any muscle.
http://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/how-to-stop-leg-muscle-cramps
Muscle Cramp - AAOS

Just about everyone will experience a muscle cramp sometime in life. It can happen while you play tennis or golf, bowl, swim, or do any exercise. It can also happen while you sit, walk, or even just sleep. Sometimes the slightest movement that shortens a muscle can trigger a cramp.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00200

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Muscle Cramps - PatientInfo

Muscle cramps are very common and 'cramp' is usually taken to mean 'a spasmodic, painful, involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle'. This transient, involuntary episode of pain is usually brief ( less than 10 minutes).
http://patient.info/doctor/muscle-cramps
Muscle Cramps - MedlinePlus

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They often occur after exercise or at night, lasting a few seconds to several minutes. It is a very common muscle problem.
https://medlineplus.gov/musclecramps.html
Muscle Cramp Symptoms and Causes - Mayo Clinic

Most muscle cramps develop in the leg muscles, particularly in the calf. Besides the sudden, sharp pain, you might also feel or see a hard lump of muscle tissue beneath your skin.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/symptoms-causes/dxc-20186052
Leg Cramps - NHS Choices

Leg cramps are a common condition where the muscles in the leg suddenly become tight and painful.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legcrampsunknowncause/pages/introduction.aspx
Muscle Cramps - Sports Medicine Information

The term 'muscle cramp' refers to a contraction of the muscle which is involuntary and can be very painful. Muscle cramp can also be referred to as muscle spasms. Cramp is an extremely common problem for athletes and those engaging in sports activity, and can occur in any skeletal muscle.
http://www.nsmi.org.uk/articles/muscle-cramps.html
Cramp Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia

Get information, facts, and pictures about cramp at Encyclopedia.com. Make research projects and school reports about cramp easy with credible articles from our FREE, online encyclopedia and dictionary.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/cramp.aspx
Muscle Cramps: Healthwise Medical Information - eMedicineHealth

Information on Muscle Cramps. Includes topic overview and related information.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/muscle_cramps-health/article_em.htm
Leg Cramps, Muscle Pain/Aches, Common Leg Cramps - Patientinfo

Leg cramps are common. The cause is not known in most cases. Get information and advise about Leg Cramps, Muscle Pain and muscle aches.
http://patient.info/health/cramps-in-the-leg
Muscle Cramps, Charley Horse, and Muscle Spasms: Causes and Treatments - WebMD

WebMD explains muscle spasms, cramps and charley horses, including symptoms, causes and treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse
Muscle Cramps: Read About Treatment, Causes and Prevention - Medicine Net

Get information on muscle cramps (charley horses), including leg cramps, causes (vitamin deficiency, drugs, lactic acid, dehydration, low calcium, potassium or magnesium), treatment, and prevention.
http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/article.htm
Muscle Cramp - Mayo Clinic

Muscle cramp - Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, prevention of cramped muscles.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/home/ovc-20186047
Muscle Cramps: MedlinePlus

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They often occur after exercise or at night, lasting a few seconds to several minutes. It is a very common muscle problem.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/musclecramps.html
Muscle Cramps: Read More About Symptoms and Causes - emedicinehealth

Muscle cramps may be caused by dehydration, fatigue, pregnancy and certain medications. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of muscle spasms (charley horses).
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/muscle_cramps/article_em.htm
How to Stop Leg Muscle Cramps - Healthline

Cramps can be a real nightmare, especially when they wake you at night. Leg cramps most commonly hit your calves and hamstrings, though they can show up in just about any muscle.
http://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/how-to-stop-leg-muscle-cramps
Muscle Cramp - AAOS

Just about everyone will experience a muscle cramp sometime in life. It can happen while you play tennis or golf, bowl, swim, or do any exercise. It can also happen while you sit, walk, or even just sleep. Sometimes the slightest movement that shortens a muscle can trigger a cramp.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00200

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