While for most girls, breast development is the first sign of puberty, others might first notice pubic hair. An increase in hair on your arms and legs, in your armpits, and around your pubic area happens to girls early in puberty. If you want to shave your legs and underarms, ask your...
If your cramp doesn't get better with self-care or you get frequent muscle cramps, your doctor could prescribe a muscle relaxer. This type of medication can help in the short term, especially if your cramp makes it hard for you to sleep. But talk to your doctor about the pros and cons...
A muscle cramp is a sudden, sharp pain or spasm in a muscle. It lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. 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?
Exercise can improve blood flow to your legs and feet. How can I prevent my varicose veins from getting worse?Do not sit or stand for long periods of time, if possible. This can cause the blood to collect in your legs and make your symptoms worse. Bend or rotate your ankles several ...
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If you start cramping after pregnancy sex, don't freak out. An hour or two of mild cramps isn't unusual because both orgasms and the prostaglandins in semen can cause uterine contractions. "Put your feet up, and drink three large glasses of water," Dr. Hoffman advises. "If the cramping...
They are common in both children and adults but more common as we age. According to UpToDate, more than half of people over 50 get them. For many, there is no clear cause. But certain conditions can bring them on like having flat feet, sitting in an awkward position for too long, ...
The only other time I’d felt so awful was when I was in a lot of pain, from menstrual cramps in my teens and twenties, and also sometimes with neck pain. During those times, I would actually vomit, and I may or may not have passed out for a second in an elevator once. (Huge ...
Before swimming in swimsuits or swimming trunks, pants cap and goggles, do warm-up exercise before entering the water, do warm-up exercise to prevent cramps while swimming, you dont have a case of drowning. I like swimming because can in addition to the movement and can play with water, ...
Nighttime leg cramps can be caused by unopposed foot flexion while in bed, according to the National Medical Society. When people sleep, the muscles of their feet and calves are shortened and become vulnerable to nocturnal leg cramping. The cramp generally occurs in the calf, and the calf musc...