Why Leg Cramps Happen & When To Worry
Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that can affect your sleep, exercise, and generally the quality of life. If you get leg cramps frequently, or if they are so painful that they are keeping you from routine activities, it may be a cause for worry. Whether these cramps are the outcome of your lifestyle habits or the use of medications, medical help is necessary to ease the pain and discomfort they are causing. At Downtown Vein & Vascular Center, the expert doctors focus on identifying the causes of cramps and recommend a customized treatment plan and remedies to ease the muscle spasms. Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky is a top rated endovascular specialist and pinpoints the source of your pain to eliminate it from your life.
What Is Leg Cramping?
Cramps in the legs are common, usually a harmless condition where the muscles in your legs suddenly become tight and painful. They occur in the calf muscles, although they can affect any part of the leg, including the feet, thigh, knee, or even ankle.
Leg cramps are also known as a Charley Horse, a muscle spasm when the muscle suddenly tightens up on its own and cannot relax. These cramps can happen anywhere in the body but mostly occur in the legs and feet. Even though cramps can be painful, they can be relieved quickly and are not a cause for concern. They do not cause any lasting damage or complications unless they are resulting from some underlying condition.
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