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2. Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or working hard, especially in heat, can lead to muscle cramps. Some medicines and illnesses also might cause muscle cramps.

3. Leg Cramps at Night: Causes, Pain Relief & Prevention

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   Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that can last seconds or minutes. They affect your sleep, exercise routine and general quality of life. Some conditions and drugs can cause them, and there are risk factors you’ll want to avoid.

4. Leg Cramps: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - WebMD

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   Nocturnal leg cramps are a tight, knotted feeling in your legs that happens at night. They can last several seconds to several minutes. If the cramp is severe, your muscle may be sore for...

5. Night leg cramps Causes - Mayo Clinic

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   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.

6. Muscle cramp - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   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. How to Prevent Leg Cramps and Treat Them at Home

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   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 help alleviate the cramp. One easy way to alleviate leg cramps once they happen is, yes, stretching.