#legcramps Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contract | Health and Fitness™

#legcramps
Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that can last seconds or minutes. They affect your sleep, exercise routine and general quality of life. Some conditions and drugs can cause them, and there are risk factors you’ll want to avoid. When a cramp happens, try flexing the muscle, applying heat or ice and massaging the area.

What causes leg cramps?
Leg cramps are not likely to cause:

Broken bones.
Fainting.
Nausea.
Numbness.
Stress.
Sitting improperly.
Overusing the muscles.

What medications may cause leg cramps?

Medicines that have leg cramps as a side effect include:

Albuterol/Ipratropium
Conjugated estrogens.
Clonazepam
Diuretics.
Gabapentin
Naproxen
Pregabalin
Statins.
Zolpidem

Treatments:

Stretch and massage. Stretch the cramped muscle and gently rub it to help it relax. For a calf cramp, put your weight on your

Apply heat or cold. Use a warm towel or heating pad on tense or tight muscles

What is the best vitamin for leg cramps?

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for regulating your body's functioning. It's involved in more than 300 of your body's biochemical processes, including muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Magnesium is a widely used remedy for leg cramps.

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