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2. Charley horse - Wikipedia

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   A charley horse is an American term for a very painful involuntary cramp in the legs (usually located in the calf muscle) and/or foot, lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of days. The phrase formerly referred more commonly to bruising of the quadriceps muscle of the anterior or lateral thigh, or contusion of the femur, that commonly ...

3. 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.

4. 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 ]

5. Charley Horse: What It Is and How to Prevent It - AOL

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   The slipped disc causes a pinched nerve that results in the calf cramp. ... You should also see a doctor if your Charley horses are frequent, prolonged, severe, and occur in multiple parts of your ...

6. Benign fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Muscle stiffness may also be present; if muscle weakness is not also present, and cramps are more severe, the stiffness may be categorized instead as cramp fasciculation syndrome. [3] Cramp fasciculation is a variant of BFS which presents with muscle pain and exercise intolerance. [2] [4]

7. Treat And Prevent A Calf Strain With These Strategies - AOL

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