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2. Cramp - Wikipedia

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   Nocturnal leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that occur in the calves, soles of the feet, or other muscles in the body during the night or (less commonly) while resting. The duration of nocturnal leg cramps is variable, with cramps lasting anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.

3. Charley horse - Wikipedia

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   In this latter sense, such an injury is known as dead leg. [ citation needed ] Dead legs and charley horses are two different types of injuries: A charley horse involves the muscles contracting without warning, and can last from a few seconds to a couple days.

4. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   Leg cramps – Leg cramps (involuntary spasms of the calf muscles) can affect between 30% and 50% of pregnant women and most commonly occur in the last three months of pregnancy. [19] Leg cramps typically last only for a few seconds, however they can be extremely painful and last for minutes. [20]

5. Here’s the Real Reason Why You Get Painful Toe Cramps - AOL

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   Toe cramps, which happen when the muscles that flex and bend your toes involuntarily contract, are fairly common and can happen any time, even in the middle of the night, waking you up from an ...

6. The Real Reasons for Cramps After Your Period, According to ...

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   If you experience irregular periods, meaning you don’t get your period at the same time every month or the length of your cycle is not consistent, Dr. Simpson suggests taking a pregnancy test if ...

7. Clonus - Wikipedia

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   Ankle clonus. Clonus is a set of involuntary and rhythmic muscular contractions and relaxations. Clonus is a sign of certain neurological conditions, particularly associated with upper motor neuron lesions involving descending motor pathways, and in many cases is accompanied by spasticity (another form of hyperexcitability). [1]