Rest cramps: Cramps at rest are very common, especially in older adults, but may be experienced at any age, including childhood. Rest muscle cramps often occur at night. While not life-threatening, night cramps (commonly known as nocturnal cramps) can be painful and disrupt sleep, and they ...
We investigated the incidence and nature of muscle cramps in Machado-Joseph disease patients, the excitability properties of motor axons [strength-duration ... Kanai,K. - 《Brain》 被引量: 184发表: 2003年 Muscle cramp in Machado–Joseph disease Muscle cramps are often associated with lower moto...
While cramp is often associated with large sweat losses during prolonged exercise in the heat, it also occurs in cool environments with little or no sweat loss, suggesting that sweat loss alone and the consequent disturbances of electrolyte balance cannot account for all cramps. Notwithstanding these...
Patients with cirrhosis often experience muscle cramps with varying severity. We investigated the factors associated with the prevalence and morbidity associated with muscle cramps. A total of 150 adult patients with cirrhosis were enrolled consecutively. Cramp questionnaire with visual analogue scale for ...
Muscle cramps most often occur in the legs or feet. They are also common along the ribs and in the arms and hands.What increases my risk for a muscle cramp?A muscle cramp may be caused by tired muscles or failure to stretch properly. The following may increase your risk:...
Often, pulled or strained muscles occur during sports, but calf muscle strain can happen at any time. Cramps –Muscle cramps are often caused by fatigue, heat, or dehydration. They occur most commonly among older people, endurance athletes, or athletes who are not well conditioned. Baker’s ...
Muscle Cramps at Night Muscle cramps at night, especially in the calves, are very common and affect up to 60% of adults. Women are more likely to suffer from nocturnal leg cramps than men. They are also more common with age and contribute to insomnia. Muscle fatigue and nerve dysfunction ...
Background and Objectives: Muscle cramps are often observed in patients with liver diseases, especially advanced liver fibrosis. The exact prevalence of muscle cramps in outpatients with liver diseases in Japan is unknown. Patients and Methods: This study examined the prevalence of, and therapies for...
Pharmacological interventions often alleviate symptoms. As shown in Table 1, different drugs are categorized in a class of compounds able to affect the various pathological aspects. Drugs described to relieve spasticity and muscle cramps are baclofen, cannabinoids, botulin toxin, carbamazepine, or mexilet...
A muscle spasm is an involuntary, often painful, muscle contraction. Though not always serious, muscle spasms can be a sign of...