pleaseee answeer!!?? so much paiinnn :(? like to ask?!


Question: Pleaseee answeer!!?? so much paiinnn :(? like to ask?
It is rare, but at times my leg or foot cramps up and it hurts really bad... it feels like there is a ball coming out of my skin but nothings there :( please help.. i try stretching but it doesnt stop hurting.. it lasts about 10-15 seconds and it stops.. but it is REALLY painful can someone call me what it is and why?

Answers:

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).

Leg cramps usually last less than one minute, but may last several minutes before the contraction subsides. In some patients, the leg cramps occur primarily at night, and can awaken the patient from sleep.

What causes a leg cramp?
The exact cause of a leg cramp is not well understood, but there are some risk factors that are thought to contribute to this condition:

?Muscle fatigue
?Heavy exercising
?Dehydration
?High weight (not necessarily obesity)
?Electrolyte imbalances
?Medications (statins, prednisone, others...)
The most common cause that is typically seen in patients who develop leg cramps is exercising in an unusual way, meaning either more activity or a different exercise. Leg cramps are more common in young (adolescent age) and older (over 65) patients. Patients who weigh more are more prone to developing leg cramps. Also, some medications can cause side effects of leg cramping.

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Its probay just a foot or leg cramp. Dont worry sometimes i will get a foot cramp and my foot just balls up and the pain is unbearable but it ends in like 10 seconds. But if this continues constantly and the pain gets worse you should probably go see your doctor.




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