Marie-Christine Bourque podiatry clinic – Lévis Muscle Cramps : symptoms and treatments

Muscle Cramps : symptoms and treatments

Muscle cramps are rather common and may occur for many reasons.

Sudden involuntary contractions of one or more muscles is what constitutes a cramp as we know it.

While short-lived, a muscle cramp generates significant pain, especially in the area of the calf.

Although the contractions in these muscles are typically benign, it isn’t always the case.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the symptoms, causes and remedies of muscular cramps.

In most situations, there is no need to be alarmed about the existence of muscular cramps. On the other hand, it is the nature of the accompanying symptoms that must be investigated.

For example, we are considering signs like:

• Muscle cramps in the calves or under the feet;
• Frequent or long-lasting cramping episodes;
• Muscle weakness;
• Loss of sensation before or after a cramp attack.

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