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1. Feb 14,  · A leg cramp is an episode of sudden pain in the muscles of the leg caused by an involuntary contracting (shortening) of the leg muscle. Most leg cramps occur in the calf muscles and, less commonly, in the feet and thighs.

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2. Cramps that are really bad may be a sign of: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease — an infection in your reproductive organs. Endometriosis — a condition where the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterus. Adenomyosis — when the tissue that lines your uterus grows into the muscle wall of your uterus.

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3. May 04,  · Muscle cramps are also a side effect of some drugs, such as: Furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), and other diuretics ("water pills") .

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4. Jul 02,  · Cramps may involve all or part of one or more muscles. The most commonly involved muscle groups are: Back of the lower leg/calf; Back of the thigh (hamstrings) Front of the thigh (quadriceps) Cramps in the feet, hands, arms, abdomen, and along the rib cage are also very common. Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle.

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5. Stomach cramps. WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common symptom combinations and medical conditions related to stomach cramps. Click on the combination that matches your symptoms to find the conditions that may cause these problems. Or click on "See All Conditions" to see every condition related to stomach cramps. See All Conditions.

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6. Menstrual cramps happen because of contractions in the uterus, or womb, which is a muscle. If it contracts too strongly during your menstrual cycle, it can press against nearby blood vessels. This.

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7. Nov 29,  · The Cramps was an American punk band originally from Sacramento, California; formed in and disbanded Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer Lux Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy as the only permanent members. The band was disbanded following Lux Interior's death in

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8. These common, sudden, involuntary muscle contractions are usually harmless but can be excruciatingly painful. Experts explain what causes leg cramps .

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