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Clinical Pediatrics, 1997
Most leg cramps are benign and self-limited. Idiopathic nocturnal leg cramp is the most common form of cramps. Occasionally, leg cramps may signify a significant systemic disorder. Investigations are usually not necessary unless indicated by the history or physical examination.
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Most leg cramps are benign and self-limited. Idiopathic nocturnal leg cramp is the most common form of cramps. Occasionally, leg cramps may signify a significant systemic disorder. Investigations are usually not necessary unless indicated by the history or physical examination.
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JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1981
To the Editor.— In their brief article, "Nocturnal Leg Muscle Cramps," Israel H. Weiner, MD, and Henry L. Weiner gave a simple physiological explanation for ordinary cramps. They said that when a muscle starts to contract at its shortest length, it shortens "beyond physiological limit into a painful cramp." This occurs because there is "no resistance ...
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To the Editor.— In their brief article, "Nocturnal Leg Muscle Cramps," Israel H. Weiner, MD, and Henry L. Weiner gave a simple physiological explanation for ordinary cramps. They said that when a muscle starts to contract at its shortest length, it shortens "beyond physiological limit into a painful cramp." This occurs because there is "no resistance ...
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JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1972
To the Editor.— The increasing interest in vitamin E (tocopherol) in California has led to tremendous public self experimentation. Health food stores sell massive amounts of concentrated vitamin E. Ayres and Mihan ("Leg Cramps [Systremma] and 'Restless Legs' Syndrome") observed a reference to vitamin E ( Calif Med 111 :87, 1969).
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To the Editor.— The increasing interest in vitamin E (tocopherol) in California has led to tremendous public self experimentation. Health food stores sell massive amounts of concentrated vitamin E. Ayres and Mihan ("Leg Cramps [Systremma] and 'Restless Legs' Syndrome") observed a reference to vitamin E ( Calif Med 111 :87, 1969).
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The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1975
(1975). Salt Pills and Leg Cramps. The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 14-14.
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(1975). Salt Pills and Leg Cramps. The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 14-14.
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Differentiating nocturnal leg cramps and restless legs syndrome
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 2014Leg pain and discomfort are common complaints in any primary physician's clinic. Two common causes of pain or discomfort in legs are nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) and restless leg syndrome (RLS). NLC present as painful and sudden contractions mostly in part of the calf.
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Pediatrics, 2015
A 6-year-old girl presented with a history of leg pain and cramping that progressively worsened over a 2- to 3-week period of time. Her examination was notable for normal vital signs, limited range of motion of her left hip, and a limp. Inflammatory markers were slightly elevated, but the serum electrolytes, calcium, and magnesium, complete blood cell ...
Brian P, Jenssen +5 more
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A 6-year-old girl presented with a history of leg pain and cramping that progressively worsened over a 2- to 3-week period of time. Her examination was notable for normal vital signs, limited range of motion of her left hip, and a limp. Inflammatory markers were slightly elevated, but the serum electrolytes, calcium, and magnesium, complete blood cell ...
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Is Quinine Effective and Safe in Leg Cramps?
The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1995Muscle cramp is a recurrent and painful condition and a common complaint among elderly subjects and patients treated with hemodialysis. It is commonly nocturnal and can disturb a good night's sleep. No specific cause can be identified; therefore, therapy is mostly symptomatic.
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Clinical evidence, 2002
Involuntary, localised leg cramps are common and typically affect the calf muscles at night.We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of treatments for idiopathic leg cramps? What are the effects of treatments for leg cramps in pregnancy?
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Involuntary, localised leg cramps are common and typically affect the calf muscles at night.We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of treatments for idiopathic leg cramps? What are the effects of treatments for leg cramps in pregnancy?
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California medicine, 1998
Foot and leg cramps are among the most frequent complaints presented by patients of both sexes, especially older persons. Similar cramping may occur in the thighs or in other skeletal muscles of the extremities and trunk. Foot and leg cramps usually occur after unusual exertion or during sleep.
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Foot and leg cramps are among the most frequent complaints presented by patients of both sexes, especially older persons. Similar cramping may occur in the thighs or in other skeletal muscles of the extremities and trunk. Foot and leg cramps usually occur after unusual exertion or during sleep.
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American family physician, 2012
Up to 60 percent of adults report that they have had nocturnal leg cramps. The recurrent, painful tightening usually occurs in the calf muscles and can cause severe insomnia. The exact mechanism is unknown, but the cramps are probably caused by muscle fatigue and nerve dysfunction rather than electrolyte or other abnormalities. Nocturnal leg cramps are
Richard E, Allen, Karl A, Kirby
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Up to 60 percent of adults report that they have had nocturnal leg cramps. The recurrent, painful tightening usually occurs in the calf muscles and can cause severe insomnia. The exact mechanism is unknown, but the cramps are probably caused by muscle fatigue and nerve dysfunction rather than electrolyte or other abnormalities. Nocturnal leg cramps are
Richard E, Allen, Karl A, Kirby
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