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Muscle Spasm and related queries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is spasm?
It is a sudden movement that one cannot control
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What causes severe leg and feet cramps?
Low calcium levels
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What can cause electrolyte imbalance?
Overhydration and dehydration can cause depletion of electrolytes
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What is the best way to release muscle cramps?
Massaging the area and keeping oneself hydrated
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How do I make back pain and muscle spasms go away?
By keeping yourself hydrated and streching before any exercise.
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What causes eye muscles to spasm?
Fatigue, stress, excessive alcohol and drugs
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What are you lacking if you have leg cramps?
Calcium mostly
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Do kidney problems cause leg cramping?
Yes
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Can low levels of potassium cause foot cramps?
Yes
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Why do muscle cramps occur?
Muscle cramps occur due to straining or over using a muscle
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What causes muscle cramps and spasms?
Muscle spasms can occur due to several causes, including a lack of nutrients, muscular tension, overuse of the muscle, increased demand of blood flow, or various underlying medical conditions.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
What do back muscle spasms feel like?
They are sharp and radiating pain
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How do electrolytes help with endurance?
They prevent swelling and maintaining proper fluid balance
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How do I stop muscle spasms?
Strech the area, apply ice and walk to regain muscle spasms.
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Why do the face muscles lightly spasm sometimes?
The cause of hemifacial spasm is most often a blood vessel touching or pulsing against a facial nerve. A facial nerve injury or a tumor also can cause it.
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How can you prevent muscle cramps in your back?
By keeping yourself hydrated and streching before any exercise.
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Is it normal for leg cramps to last several hours?
Yes, cramps can last from a few seconds up to 10 minutes.
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What causes muscle spasms in your head?
The muscle contractions can be a response to stress, depression, head injury, or anxiety.
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How can I prevent muscle cramps in legs?
By keeping yourself hydrated and streching before any exercise.
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Why do I get leg cramps?
Putting too much strain on muscles during exercise, which can be worse in hot or humid weather.
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What causes leg cramps and muscle spasms at night?
Deficiency of calcium may cause leg cramps and muscle spasms at night
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What is the best thing to eat or drink for leg cramps?
Dark leafy greens and milk.
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Which massage is suitable for muscle cramps?
Deep tissue massage, remedial massage and Swedish massage.
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