Addison's disease, which is caused by a malfunctioning of the adrenal gland that may have occurred due to a hemorrhage, can cause nighttime leg cramps, according to MedicineNet.com. Individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease frequently suffer from leg cramps, the Mayo Clinic says. Overextensio...
Here’s a question I frequently get from my patients: “I have cramps in my legs. Is it due to low potassium or other electrolyte problem?” Low Potassium is One Cause of Leg Cramps The answer is that hypokalemia (low potassium) frequently results in leg cramps. Heart doctors see many ...
including foot cramps, leg muscle cramps, stomach spasm and so forth. During hyperventilation, less O2 and CO2 is available to body cells (Brown et al, 1953). An additional cause of muscle spasms is an electrical charge of the human
A severe leg cramp or cramping of leg muscles may cause muscle damage causing the fibers of the muscle to tear because of the force of the muscle contraction. So it is essential to seek treatment and to try and prevent leg cramps or cramping of leg muscles with reha...
Presents answer to the question on the latest treatment for nocturnal leg cramps. Alternatives to drugs.CustodioR.J.R.M.D.EBSCO_AspCortlandt Forum
to dilate and the heart to slow down. This anti-adrenaline effect decreases the ability of the heart to pump blood upward toward the brain. Without blood flow, the brain turns off. In Victorian England, young ladies' sensibilities were easily offended causing a vasovagal episode called a swoon...
Your arm or leg is weak or numb, or the area around your cramp is numb. You have trouble moving your cramped muscle.When should I call my doctor?Your cramp does not go away, even after you stretch and apply ice or heat. You have muscle cramps often. You have questions or concerns ...
What will happen to my body during puberty?Breast growth is often the first sign you are starting puberty. Small lumps called breast buds grow under your nipples first. One breast may be smaller than the other for a while. Your breasts may be sore, tender, and sensitive as they grow. A...
i suffer from the exact same situation. I get these really short non-painful stomach spasms, especially at night. They usually last for a few seconds but are frequent. It really makes it difficult to sleep at night when this occurs. Does anyone know what is causing this and what to do?
The last possible cause is over-exertion. You might want to run a shorter distance or rest for a few days in between runs. Byliterally45— On Sep 23, 2013 I go running frequently and during my last two runs, I had leg spasms in the middle of my run. The spasms are very painful ...