What are Leg Cramps?
Pain and tightening of muscles in the lower extremities. A cramp is an uncontrolled and sudden shortening of the length of a power or a change in its tension. It causes sharp pain, usually lasting a few seconds, but cramps last several minutes.
In the case of the legs, it most often affects the calf muscle area. Leg muscle cramps occur mainly at night and are so severe that they pull the patient out of sleep. This ailment has many causes, and long-term diagnosis is often necessary. Leg cramps are related to changes in the length and tension of muscle fibers.
