Severe Night Time Leg Cramps| Treatment for Pain Relief

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Night Time Leg Cramps Causes, Treatment for Pain
Relief
Ever experienced sudden pain in the legs during
the night when you lay down on the bed?  This
pain can sometimes be intense that your legs may
feel like they are paralyzed, and the muscle as
hard as a surface. All this can happen with no
particular reason an injury, trauma or prior
warning because they are leg cramps that
specifically occur at night time. Almost 60 of
adult individuals after the age of 40 experience
this at some point in time. And leg cramps may
not be as random and without reason.
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Night Time Leg Cramps Causes, Treatment for Pain
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They could be a sign of a medical condition
brewing in your body. So what exactly are leg
cramps, and what causes them? What are the pain
relief options and how to treat leg cramps? We
asked the same questions to the joint replacement
specialist and orthopaedic doctor in Mumbai  Dr
Chirag Patel. Read on to know his answers What
are Leg Cramps? Leg cramps are painfully strong
involuntary contractions of leg muscles that last
for a few seconds or minutes. In general, there
are three types of cramps based on the cause that
triggers them, which are as follows
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Night Time Leg Cramps Causes, Treatment for Pain
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Leg Cramps

• Cramps that happen during the exercise which
  happens when the muscle is required to do more
  work without an adequate supply of oxygen.
• Muscle cramps that occur when an individual
  suffers from nerve damage, or spinal cord injury
  or undergoes chemotherapy.
• Night-time leg cramps are the third and most
  common type of cramps that majority of the people
  experience and they have no apparent cause. These
  leg cramps usually involve the calf, feet and
  thigh muscles.
• If there is no apparent cause, why do leg cramps
  show up?

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• What causes leg cramps?
• There is no one pinpoint cause of the painful
  contraction in the leg muscles, but they are
  certain risk factors that usually contribute to
  their onset
• Inactivity sedentary lifestyle
• Prolonged standing or improper sitting position
• Lack of mobility and stretch of muscles
• Dehydration and tired muscles
• Pregnancy
• Side effects of medications
• In addition to the above certain medical
  condition may also trigger leg cramps at night.
  These medical conditions include kidney failure.
  nerve damage, cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
  liver failure, flat feet, hypothyroidism, and
  osteoarthritis.

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• Treatment and Prevention of Leg Cramps
• Usually, leg cramps last for a minute and resolve
  themselves. If they dont and the pain still
  lingers then one can perform the following to
  relieve the leg cramps at night
• Leg massage Intense massaging of the leg can
  soothe and loosen the muscle to reduce
  contraction.
• Stretching Cramps in the calf or feet can be
  relieved by actively stretching the muscles by
  straightening the leg.
• Walking on heels Since leg cramps usually
  affect calves an feet, walking on heels is found
  to provide instant relief for leg cramps in the
  majority of cases.
• Apply heat Heat calms the muscle and clears up
  the tension built due to involuntary
  contractions. So, consider applying a hot towel
  or a heating pad to the muscle for relief.

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Night Time Leg Cramps Causes, Treatment for Pain
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The risk of leg cramps can be significantly
reduced by following a few tips and consistently
adhering to them. One is always suggested to
drink plenty of water and follow an active
lifestyle. Regular exercise with an active
stretching routine, adequate for support,
avoiding inactivity that lasts more than 45
minutes will cut down the chance of leg cramps,
says joint replacement specialist and orthopaedic
surgeon in Mumbai Dr Chirag Patel.
However, if you are frequently experiencing leg
cramps which doesnt seem to resolve even after
following the above tips, then there could be an
inherent reason that needs to be solved. If you
are in Mumbai and are looking to solve your
nocturnal leg cramps problem, you can contact Dr
Chirag Patel .
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