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2. Cramp - Wikipedia

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   Causes of cramping include [9] hyperflexion, hypoxia, exposure to large changes in temperature, dehydration, or low blood salt. Muscle cramps can also be a symptom or complication of pregnancy; kidney disease; thyroid disease; hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or hypocalcaemia (as conditions); restless legs syndrome; varicose veins; [10] and ...

3. Alcoholic polyneuropathy - Wikipedia

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   The general cause of this disease appears to be prolonged and heavy consumption of alcohol accompanied by a nutritional deficiency. However, there is ongoing debate over the active mechanisms, [ 6 ] [ 7 ] including whether the main cause is the direct toxic effect of alcohol itself or whether the disease is a result of alcoholism-related ...

4. Writer's cramp - Wikipedia

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   Writer's cramp is a task-specific focal dystonia of the hand. [4] 'Focal' refers to the symptoms being limited to one location (the hand in this case), and 'task-specific' means that symptoms first occur only when the individual engages in a particular activity.

5. When to Seek Medical Attention If You Have Cramping But ... - AOL

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   1. Pregnancy. Cramping can actually be caused by the opposite of getting your period—it may be a sign of early pregnancy, says Julia Cron, M.D., site chief and vice chair of the Department of ...

6. 7 Common Mistakes You’re Making That Cause Muscle Cramps When ...

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   Nothing cuts a run short like a cramp in your side. Most cramps are caused by a handful of common mistakes you’re making before you hit the pavement. From a lack of sleep to not warming up ahead ...

7. Cramp fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Cramp fasciculation syndrome (CFS) is a rare [1] peripheral nerve hyperexcitability disorder. It is more severe than the related (and common) disorder known as benign fasciculation syndrome ; it causes fasciculations , cramps, pain, fatigue, and muscle stiffness similar to those seen in neuromyotonia (another related condition). [ 2 ]

8. Cramping but No Period? Here’s 15 Possible Reasons Why - AOL

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   What the cramps feel like: UTIs can cause abdominal cramping ranging from mild to intense, says Dr. Bone, and the pain is often felt in the lower abdomen or back. “Bladder spasms from the ...

9. Trousseau sign of latent tetany - Wikipedia

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   In the absence of blood flow, the patient's hypocalcemia and subsequent neuromuscular irritability will induce spasm of the muscles of the hand and forearm. The wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints flex, the DIP and PIP joints extend, and the fingers adduct .