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<div style="margin: 12px 0px; font-family: arial; color: #333333; background: #ffffff; border: solid 4px #e5e5e5; width: 100%; clear: left;"><div class="CM_CTB_Content_Wrap" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;background-color: #ffffff;"><div style="border-bottom: solid 1px #dcdcdc; white-space: nowrap; margin-bottom: 8px; background-color: #eeeeee ;background-image: url(http://clipmarks.com/images/source-bg.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; height: 24px; line-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; padding-bottom: 4px; color: #666666; font-size: 10px;" ><a href="http://clipmarks.com/clip-to-blog/" title="see clips that are hot right now"><img src="http://content.clipmarks.com/blog_embed/ebcc0ee9-0e70-4ff9-bb8f-f17c9d6e3b54/697AB901-ECE7-443E-A6DA-3FC59C589745/" alt="" width="19" height="19" border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 4px; display: inline; border: none; float:none;" /></a>clipped from <a title="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm" style="font-size: 11px;">www.nlm.nih.gov</a></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><SPAN class="minusOne">Definition</SPAN></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P xmlns:ax="http://www.adam.com">Muscle cramps are involuntary and often painful contractions (movements) of the muscles.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><SPAN class="minusOne">Considerations</SPAN></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle. The cramping muscle may feel hard or bulging.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Muscle spasms are different than <A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003296.htm">muscle twitches</A>, which are covered in a separate article. </P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><SPAN class="minusOne">Causes</SPAN></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Muscle spasms can cause cramps and are usually brought on by the following:</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><UL>
<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Muscle fatigue</LI>
<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Heavy exercise</LI>
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<A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000982.htm">Dehydration</A>
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<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Pregnancy</LI>
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<A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000353.htm">Hypothyroidism</A>
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<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Reduced levels of <A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002423.htm">magnesium</A> or <A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002412.htm">calcium</A> in the body</LI>
<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Other metabolic problems</LI>
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<A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000944.htm">Alcoholism</A>
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<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">
<A href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000501.htm">Kidney failure</A>
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<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;">Medications</LI>
</UL></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><SPAN class="minusOne">Home Care</SPAN></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content9.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.nlm.nih.gov/img/DB5AB06C-C20D-4F03-A6AE-FA1BED1FB9C4" alt="Chest stretch" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content6.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.nlm.nih.gov/img/36955E8E-0EA5-4688-BE3C-530FA08EB252" alt="Groin stretch" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content7.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.nlm.nih.gov/img/9900EF0B-3FB8-4DE8-9ED7-6747AAA54180" alt="Hamstring stretch" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content8.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.nlm.nih.gov/img/5B19C68A-54C0-4834-9C47-52D3271F3913" alt="Hip stretch" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content9.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.nlm.nih.gov/img/81A1CB64-A615-4E1D-BFE7-F06BDFCDFE7A" alt="Triceps stretch" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content6.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.nlm.nih.gov/img/5B8B2BDC-189D-4E77-B0A0-3BB27F241C15" alt="Thigh stretch" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Slow stretching often brings relief. If muscle cramps continue, see your doctor.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><SPAN class="minusOne">When to Contact a Medical Professional</SPAN></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Call your doctor if your muscle cramps are severe, last a long time, or keep coming back and do not go away with simple stretching.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><SPAN class="minusOne">What to Expect at Your Office Visit</SPAN></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Tests that may be done include:</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003193.htm"><P>Pain relievers (analgesics) may be prescribed.</P></blockquote></div><div style="margin: 0px 6px 6px 4px;"><table style="font-size: 11px;border-spacing: 0px;padding: 0px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</td><td align="right" style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;width:107px" width="107"><a href="http://clipmarks.com/share/697AB901-ECE7-443E-A6DA-3FC59C589745/blog/" title="blog or email this clip"><img src="http://content7.clipmarks.com/images/c2b-foot.png" border="0" alt="blog it" width="107" height="17" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px;" /></a></td></tr></table></div></div>
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