what causes muscle contractions in legs?
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A to Z List of Neurological Disorders Causes of Muscle contractions that are rare. The offical US government definition of a rare disease is one that affects 200,000 people or less. The following causes of Muscle contractions appear in the population at a rate of less than 200,000 people per year in the USA: 1  Alpers Syndrome-involuntary muscle contraction. 2  Fahr's Syndrome-athetosis. 3  Ramsay Hunt syndrome Type II-involuntary muscle contraction.
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What Are the Causes of Muscle Twitches in Legs? In most cases, doctors do not know what causes ALS, but there can be an inherited form of the disease. The disease usually begins with muscle twitching and muscle weakness and progresses to the point where the individual is unable to move their arms or legs.
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Muscle Spasms Peripheral artery disease can decrease the flow of blood to the legs, causing pain in the legs with activity. There may also be associated muscle cramps. Leg spasms are often seen related to exercise, but cramps may also be seen at night involving calf and toe muscles.
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Leg Problems, Non-Injury It often occurs in the legs. A muscle cramp is also called a charley horse. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf. The muscle cramps can sometimes happen in the thigh or the foot. They often occur just as you are falling asleep or waking up. The cause of muscle cramps isn't always known.
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- Muscle cramps result from an involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscles and are a common symptom of dehydration, fatigue, poor circulation, and nerve compression. Muscle fatigue from improper conditioning or prolonged exercise is a common cause of muscle cramps.
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Overview Symptoms and causes. Symptoms. Most muscle cramps develop in the leg muscles, particularly in the calf. Besides the sudden, sharp pain, you might also feel or see a hard lump of muscle tissue beneath your skin.
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Cramps in Calf at Night- Causes and Remedies What are muscle cramps? A muscle cramp is a strong, painful contraction or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. It often occurs in the legs. A muscle cramp is also called a charley horse. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf. The muscle cramps can sometimes happen in the thigh or the foot. They often occur just as you are falling asleep or waking up. The cause of muscle cramps isn't always known.
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Remedies for Muscle Spasms, Leg Cramps & the Charley Horse Muscle spasms are most likely to occur in the feet, lower back and legs, but you can get them anywhere. One of the most common and agonizing types of muscle spasms is the “charley horse,” which causes cramping in the calf muscles so bad that it can wake you right up out of sleep.
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- Muscle cramps and muscle spasms are involuntary, sustained tightening (contraction) of one or more of the muscles in your body. It can result in intense pain and an inability to use the affected muscles. Night leg cramps are contractions of the leg muscles, usually in the back of the lower leg (calf).They often occur just as you’re falling asleep or just as you’re waking up. The exact cause of night leg cramps isn’t known.t can result in intense pain and an inability to use the affected muscles. Night leg cramps are contractions of the leg muscles, usually in the back of the lower leg (calf). They often occur just as you’re falling asleep or just as you’re waking up.
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- abnormal nerve activity during sleep which causes the muscle of the leg to cramp. excessive strain placed on leg muscles, such as when exercising, may cause the muscles to cramp at certain times. a sudden restriction in the blood supply to the affected muscles.
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- Dehydration is the excessive loss of fluids in the body. Low levels of calcium and potassium may also cause muscle cramps, since both minerals contribute to healthy muscle function. Low blood supply to your legs and feet can cause cramping in those areas when you exercise, walk, or participate in physical activities. In some cases, a medical condition can cause muscle cramps. These conditions include: 1  spinal nerve compression, which can cause muscle cramps in your legs when walking or standing. 2  alcoholism. 3  pregnancy. 4  kidney failure.
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Cramps in the Leg A leg cramp is a pain that comes from a leg muscle. It is due to a muscle spasm, which occurs when a muscle contracts too hard. It usually occurs in a calf muscle, below and behind a knee. The small muscles of the feet are sometimes affected. A cramp pain typically lasts a few minutes.
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- Skeletal muscle spasms and cramps are usually caused by overuse of the muscle, either from exercise or a repetitive motion. Spasms can also occur if a muscle is overstretched or held in the same position for too long.The muscle essentially becomes hyperexcitable and fails to relax.uscle spasms and cramps can also be caused by neuromuscular disorders, such as multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury. Movement disorders called dystonias also lead to forceful contractions. Dystonias can also be a complication of stroke. Certain medications can cause involuntary muscle contractions as well.
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What Are the Causes of Leg Spasms? The compression of nerves after they leave the spinal cord can cause leg spasms. Spinal nerve compression can create conditions that affect the spinal column, such as osteoarthritis, spinal tumors and herniated disks, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Leg Cramp Leg cramps occur when the muscle suddenly and forcefully contracts. The most common muscles to contract in this manner are muscles that cross two joints. These muscles include the calf (crossing the ankle and knee), the hamstring (crossing the knee and hip), and the quadriceps (also crossing the knee and hip).
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Cramp Nocturnal leg cramps[edit] Nocturnal leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that occur in the calves, soles of the feet, or other muscles in the body during the night or (less commonly) while resting. The duration of nocturnal leg cramps is variable, with cramps lasting anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.
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Natural Remedies For Leg Cramps What Causes Leg Cramps? Leg cramps at night are called recumbency cramps, and are caused by spasmlike muscle contractions. You might also experience leg cramps after exercising if you are dehydrated. In both cases leg cramps can be caused by electrolyte or mineral imbalance in the body. If your leg cramps are brought on by exercise, you may be dehydrated.
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Nighttime Leg Cramps: Causes, Prevention & Treatment Some of the conditions that can cause leg cramps include: 1  Dehydration – when your body loses a lot of fluids, the salt levels get depleted, which can trigger the muscles in the legs to contract. 2  Usually, the reason for dehydration is not drinking enough, but severe diarrhea and vomiting can cause it as well.
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- Overuse or Contraction. One of the most common reasons for muscle cramps is overuse during exercise. These type of cramps are caused by the Golgi tendon bodies, which spring into action in order to prevent the calf muscle from contracting too hard.
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Leg Cramps The difference can be important. For example, constant muscle aches (not leg cramps) are a rare side effect of statins. Poor blood circulation in the legs may cause muscle pain when the muscles are in use-for example-while walking, whereas muscle cramps most often occur when the muscle is at rest.ypically, leg cramps affect the muscles in the calf (the large one is called the gastrocnemius) or along the sole of the foot. The best immediate response is gently stretching the taut muscles. With the calf muscles, you can do that by grasping your toes and then slowly pulling your foot toward you.
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What Causes Leg Cramps and How Can You Stop Them? Cramps often result from vigorous exercise, trauma to the muscle, or keeping the leg in an awkward position for too long, such as sitting in a crowded theater. Other causes can include medications such as birth control, diuretics (which are often prescribed for people with high blood pressure) and steroids.
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What Really Causes Muscle Spasms and Cramps? While they can happen to any skeletal muscle, they are most common in the legs and feet and muscles that cross two joints (the calf muscle, for example). Cramps can involve part of a muscle or all the muscles in a group. The most commonly affected muscle groups are: Back of lower leg/calf (gastrocnemius).
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- Low blood supply to your legs and feet can cause cramping in those areas when you exercise, walk, or participate in physical activities. In some cases, a medical condition can cause muscle cramps. These conditions include: spinal nerve compression, which can cause muscle cramps in your legs when walking or standing.
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- Introduction. Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming, irresistible urge to move the legs. It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs.
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- It often occurs in the legs. A muscle cramp is also called a charley horse. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf. The muscle cramps can sometimes happen in the thigh or the foot.