Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

You could be fast asleep when suddenly, a sharp, paralyzing stiffness jolts you awake—usually in your calf or foot. These episodes, commonly known as foot or leg cramps, occur when a muscle tightens ...

Night leg cramps: Let us know from Ayurvedic experts why the veins of the legs get swollen while sleeping at night, and also know what can be done to get rid of it. Night leg cramps: Has it ever ...

For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms – formally known as ...

The NHS has warned that people who have a 'tingling' sensation may need to seek help from their GP. If you feel it at night in your legs, and it also accompanies an 'uncomfortable' feeling, it could ...

Dehydration may cause cramps due to the loss of electrolytes. Hydrating and maintaining electrolyte balance may help manage or prevent cramps. People who are at risk of dehydration, such as athletes ...