Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can cause leg cramps.Pregnancy, certain ...

Night leg cramps are sudden, painful muscle contractions in the calves, feet, or thighs, often occurring during sleep. These ...

Muscle cramps are sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contractions caused by motor nerve hyperexcitability. They often affect ...

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: You’re lying in bed, *just* about to fall asleep, when your leg starts to cramp. The ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Hales, Kennesaw State University (THE CONVERSATION) For athletes across all ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand up and ...

Up to 91% of people who get periods experience period cramps. Many also report experiencing occasional period cramps while not on their period. Having period cramps but no period feels similar to ...

Cramps are irritating enough, and they can get even worse depending on your life stage. For example, many women report cramping during perimenopause, both during menstruation for those still getting ...