Why Is My Leg Cramping?

Forget it or treat it?

Painful twitching in the lower leg affects the calf muscles as well as the soleus muscles and sometimes the muscles of the foot. Cramps are typically a temporary occurrence and do not require medical intervention. However, leg cramps that occur regularly should be taken seriously.

What are the most common causes of cramps?

• Often, the muscle has been under pressure for a long time and cannot relax. Massage and changing the nature of physical activity can help.

• Leg cramps are sometimes caused by vascular diseases of the lower extremities, arteries, or veins. In this case, cramping will be accompanied by other symptoms including swelling and redness in the legs.

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