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  2. Cramp - Wikipedia

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    A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful skeletal muscle contraction [1] [2] or overshortening associated with electrical activity; [3] while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle.

  3. How Your Painful Leg Cramps Could Be Signaling a Vitamin ...

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    Here, experts break down how to prevent and get rid of leg cramps. The causes of leg cramps at night can range from nutrient deficiency to tough workouts. Here, experts break down how to prevent ...

  4. It's Not Always A Health Issue That Causes Cramping After Sex

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    How To Prevent Cramping After Sex. Dr. Culwell suggests first taking note of how you're having sex and avoiding any specific activities that bring you discomfort. “Some people may notice more ...

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

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    A lack of potassium, in particular, is a big cause of cramps, so heed Dr. Shaeffer’s advice: “Eat those bananas, my friends!” It’s all about your shoes.

  6. Dysmenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Painful menstrual cramps can result from an excess of prostaglandins released from the uterus. Prostaglandins cause the uterine muscles to tighten and relax causing the menstrual cramps. This type of dysmenorrhea is called primary dysmenorrhea. [5] Primary dysmenorrhea usually begins in the teens soon after the first period. [13]

  7. Heat cramps - Wikipedia

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    Heavy sweating causes heat cramps, especially when the water is replaced without also replacing salt or potassium. [2] Although heat cramps can be quite painful, they usually don't result in permanent damage, though they can be a symptom of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Heat cramps can indicate a more severe problem in someone with heart ...

  8. Post-Sex Cramps Are Not to Be Ignored—Here’s Why ... - AOL

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    Cramps after sex do happen, Dweck adds, and they’re not always cause for concern—but there are some cases where the pain warrants investigation and treatment, so it shouldn’t be ignored.

  9. Clip art - Wikipedia

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    Examples of computer clip art, from Openclipart. Clip art (also clipart, clip-art) is a type of graphic art. Pieces are pre-made images used to illustrate any medium. Today, clip art is used extensively and comes in many forms, both electronic and printed. However, most clip art today is created, distributed, and used in a digital form.