Reviewed by: Dr. Nayana Shetty
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Intense workouts and athletic competitions can tire out muscles, leading to cramps.
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Not drinking enough water can cause muscle cramps, especially in hot weather or during physical activity.
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Poor intake of essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium can cause muscle cells to cramp.
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Injury or conditions like spinal canal stenosis can cause nerves to be compressed, resulting in leg cramps.
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Health problems such as diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, alcoholism, and peripheral vascular diseases can contribute to leg cramps.
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Certain drugs like diuretics, asthma medications, and statins can have side effects that include leg cramps.
Aging and hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase the likelihood of experiencing leg cramps.
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Sedentary lifestyle, prolonged sitting or standing, and awkward body positions can trigger leg cramps.
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