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muscle cramps
 
MUSCLE CRAMPS
Defined as an involuntarily and forciblycontracted muscle that does not relax. Thiscauses a visible or palpable hardening of theinvolved muscle.
Sometimes calledcharley horsesin NorthAmerica
Very unpleasant, often painful, sensationscaused by contraction or over shortening of muscles
 
Cramps are extremely common. Almosteveryone (one estimate is about 95%)experiences a cramp at some time in theirlife.
Cramps are common in adults and becomeincreasingly frequent with aging. However,children also experience cramps.
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