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Health Encyclopedia: Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps are involuntary and often painful contractions (movements) of the muscles.
Alternative Names
Cramps - muscle
Considerations
Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle. The cramping muscle may feel hard or bulging.
Muscle spasms are different than
Common Causes
Muscle spasms can cause cramps and are usually brought on by the following:
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