Muscle cramp, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
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0:00 Introduction
0:53 Causes of Muscle Cramps
1:49 Symptoms of Muscle Cramps
2:30 Treatment of Muscle Cramps
A cramp is a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction or overshortening; while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle. Muscle cramps are common and are often associated with pregnancy, physical exercise or overexertion, age (common in older adults), or may be a sign of a motor neuron disorders.[1] Cramps may occur in a skeletal muscle or smooth muscle. Skeletal muscle cramps may be caused by muscle fatigue or a lack of electrolytes such as sodium (a condition called hyponatremia), potassium (called hypokalemia), or magnesium (called hypomagnesemia[2]). Some skeletal muscle cramps do not have a known cause.[1] Cramps of smooth muscle may be due to menstruation or gastroenteritis. Motor neuron disorders (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), metabolic disorders (e.g., liver failure), some medications (e.g., diuretics and inhaled beta‐agonists), and haemodialysis may also cause muscle cramps.[1]
A cramp usually starts suddenly and it also usually goes away on its own over a period of several seconds, minutes, or hours. Restless leg syndrome and rest cramps are not considered the same as muscle cramps.[1]
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I used to get calf cramps a lot when I was a teenager, one of the most painful things you can endure!
Especially in the night and it wakes you the duck up, twice now after leg day
Bro I had my left leg cramp one night and then the next night my right one cramped
@@kennywenny9407 Not fun.
I woke up one morning, had a good stretch, then had the worst pain I had ever felt in my entire life in my right calf. Fun times.
Bruh today after school I got them in both of my legs and I couldn't even stand up and they lasted for more than 15 minutes, I need to go to the doctor.😂
Had the worst and first triple cramp in the middle of the night. I woke up to my right calf completely flattened out and contracted, and when I attempted to stretch it out, my hamstring cramped. Then the quad. For two whole minutes, I tried not to cry bc my brother and Dad were sleeping, but after long enough, I couldn't hold it in. I was sobbing and sobbing, calling for help when my brother heard me and raced to my room, bless his soul. He massaged my leg out for a good long while, gave me muscle recovery pills, and heat cream to soothe my leg. Mind you, I had just completed a 2-hour volleyball try-out just hours before after not playing volleyball for about six years. I shocked my legs with the sudden exertion, that's for certain. Never again. Never. Again. God bless my little brother.
Sorry about the experience.
I’m 16 and I get cramps in the calf like once a month in the middle of the night it’s so scary to experience every time
Same sis same 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Multiple times a month 😭😭
I just had it couple minutes ago.. man this shit is fucked up. I thought i have to call the ambulance for a sec. Then its just gone in 30 seconds.
@@sourabhror8565 you need to stand up to endure it I did and it gone yes you’re right I almost died because of that lol that shit was soo painful
@@cherrypreckling2087 i dont think i can stand if it ever happen again i mean you know the pain. All i could do was just hold my leg really tight and try to massage it and that was hard to do as well.
Has anyone ever had a muscle cramp when yawning and your muscle under chin cramps up. Painful af. Especially when driving lol.
OMG this happens to me sometimes. Luckily this isn't that painful and don't last as long as leg cramp.
yes it ruins my yawn. always in the same spot
I have it every night, when i yawn
@@remigiuszdarmach4233 yes it happens to me also
I really don't want one while driving, fuck that
If this shit wakes me up in the night i just straighten my leg as fast as possible and it stops. Its like i have a chance to avoid that if im fast enough. Weird shit.
Glad to know I'm not the only one. It happened alot when I was younger and I walked alot but every now and then I wake up with cramps in my thigh,calf, or foot
Yooo thats my struggle, about a month ago i got it in the middle of the night, both legs, calf and thigh, i almost called 911, that shit lasted for so long i was looking on google how to het rid of it, it took 10min to disappear
Yeah ikr same thing happens to me
@@fahd3754 yo i have it rn and it hurts like hell😭😭
Ya whenever it happens I immediately just stretch my leg out as far as it can and massage the spot where it is and it stops in a couple of seconds
In case anyone is reading this, when you get calf cramps, try flexing the ankle upwards and use the unaffected leg to push the other foot back down so the two feet resist each other.
Thank you, need it right now
@@ThesoundofSilenceshh You’re welcome :)
Thank
Ay thank you
Edit:I forgot the damn steps and had to get thru the pain
Thank you. I'm on vacation and it just happened as I stretched out yawning😢 Made me jump out of the bed!
Who is here after muscle cramp last night
Me
I'll get calf cramps when I stretch in my sleep. I can usually stop them from getting painful by extending my leg perpendicular to my body and pointing my toes back down towards me causing the heel to be the highest point.
Whenever these get frequent, I'll buy a bunch of bananas, eat them over the course of a week and that will tend to keep me for a while.
Thanks mate
I too sometimes wake up and as I extend my leg get the worst of cramps....most often the curling toes back works, but sometimes I literally have to mentally check into the relax zone and do everything I can to mentally "calm" both mind and leg. It does go away after a while. But it's a real shitty way to wake up and the residual pain lasts most of the day as I limp through the morning. Any real use that morning can trigger an instant relapse.
@@donwolff6463 Pain is bad!
I have muscle issues due to systemic lupus erythmatosis. Part of SLE (lupus) is you have many food allergies, bananas are in the Latex plant family, I am allergic to Latex, so I opted into taking a natural potassium pill every other day, I will add that you should be cautious about potassium if you have heart issues. But, natural banana is great, also my sodium levels in labs are also low. I eat a lot of salt too? Go figure. I do find my muscles spasms with stretching and sometimes twitch, but if I take the potassium it helps immensely. I have literally woken myself up cursing due to Charlie Horses in my calves. Avocados are also in the Latex family-just an FYI. So as many ppl are allergic to Latex, be aware of that, supplementary capsules for potassium helps me.
That’s what I usually do. When I am awake that doesn’t work and I resort to other options
I understand it was overuse of muscle but I used the muscle for like 4 seconds and got a cramp, this is how it always is.
The animator for this series deserves a shout out.
Just watching this because I experienced the worst pain I’ve ever felt having a full body cramp yesterday...Literally I had this all over my body...in my neck my back, toes caves and even my thighs I’ve had cramps happen to me for years and thought I could deal with it...However I just over did it and got home cramping on and off throughout the day so I figured I could make it to my room...My body had other plans I started cramping in my legs and tried to maneuver to a position to release the build up in my legs...car door open and all and out of no where my legs straightened and I lost control of them I dropped to the ground and it just was excruciating it struck until I couldn’t move anywhere...in my calves my stomach my shoulders any part that has a muscle omg...And then after I was left defenseless in the Cotta sack....Everything cramped again and I just had to lay there and take it even breathing was hard to do because it was cramps in my chest area...I found out only one place will cramp intensely at a time however other places still cramp...I was on the ground for about an hour and a half...Something literally could’ve just ate me alive...My mom came out and had to hand feed me salt and water people drove by asking if I was ok...I thought I’d die honestly because how every muscle seem to contract and thought maybe it could get to my heart...It may seem like I’m over exaggerating but I can assure you it’s that serious so take care of yourself don’t over do it and continue to fuel yourself with the right things I wouldn’t wish that pain on my worse enemy...Being left helpless in your own body is a scary thing
What the hell……
bad luck
Dude, the same exact thing happened to me a few years ago. It was because I drink two red bulls and played two back to back full court basketball games. As soon as I got home and opened my car door, it started to happen and I laid in my driveway in 20 degree weather. Luckily, I was still living with my parents at the time and they were able to carry me inside when they got home. I’ve hydrated myself to such an extreme amount since then, I’ve never had another cramp. It was traumatizing
@@colbylacefield796 Fr? Sheesh bro glad you’re better and drinking fluids more cause I do the same thing I heard two Gatorade’s a day should keep the salts in your body
@@camdoesitall now I’m scared because I had a pretty bad leg cramp today dose that mean I have like a bad heart or somthing like that
Great information. I get muscle cramps in my calves after workout.
Same here it fucking kills
I get it when I sleep
I am currently going through the exact thing, just finished my workout and my calves just froze. Hence why I'm on this video 😂
I was just chilling on my couch lying down and moved my leg and the thumbnail shows it all the same spot I got the cramp at it still half hurting while I was commenting this I moved my leg it felt painful almost like someone pushing their fist into my leg BTW it doesn't always happen it just happened out of the blue idk why it still hurting I'm wondering that shit hurt
@@seriousgamingly lol same i was on couch then that shitt started i felt like someone is cutting my muscles and it got more painful every second 😂
I get terrible muscle cramps all over my body. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease. Thank you for this.
Sorry about the condition, please stay strong it gets better.
You'll be fine
Wait wut
I HV cramps all over my body too, am confused
Generally happens after I wake up, right after I stretch involuntarily, I know exactly what's about to happen. Also happened when I was playing basketball, I was dehydrated and I landed awkwardly and it was probably the worst cramp yet. I'm curious why the body does this or why it generally affects the legs.
It's weird the body is like, yea fuck offfff!
And then it gets sore and upset about it.
Same with scary dream, the mind creates that image and then decides its afraid of it.
You came here after experiencing muscle cramps 😅
Came here because I just got a muscle cramp in the calf a minute ago. It lasted a whole minute and it damn hurts so much.
I almost got a cramp listening to this. I couldn’t make it past a minute.
I just finished a marathon this morning. Was in 8th place at 20 mile mark. Then i got litterly 30 cramps in my legs. Made it impossible to finish. But i walked like a robot to the finsh line. Went from 8th to 63. And went from a potential 3 hour marathon to a 4:04:55, made me feel awful bc many grandpas passed me
Man u did a marathong not many ppl will do those in their LIFETIME
Just had the worse leg cramps. Great info
Short, sweet, and informative.
Much appreciated!
Thank you very much!!!!
extremely helpful!!!
Great video! Better than the rest!
Just experienced this for the first time... This thing literally just wake me up in the middle of the night. Actually, it's painfull yes but that much pain quickly fades and replaced by a vibrating/conracting feeling with only a slight pain and you will see your skin and it looks like they are getting stretched and pulled into my leg at the same time...
Sorry about the experience.
Thanks so much
Thanks for the info.👍
Excellent info, thanks! GENTLE stretching is good advice, don't try to fight and damage muscle fibers or nerves. The legs lifts illustrated at 2:32 would send my quads into deeper spasm. Otherwise, very helpful advice, thanks again!
I’m so glad I haven’t experienced a calf cramp in a while cause waking up and then immediately being in pain sucks
Wow thank you
Why do I always get these cramps when I am sleeping and this shift wakes me up at midnight. And it hurt like hell.
Got them early in the morning!
This video was immensely helpful thank you
You are welcome
doc u are amazing all the best
I think we’re all here because of our calves
Nah, my thighs
Ong
@@yodasnewworld4602what is your situation now? I’m currently having terrible cramps in thigh after fall? If you have any tips. Cheers
This was helpful
In my teenage years I never got cramps. Now I’m in my early twenties and I now understand why people complain about cramps 😅I always thought thought people would over-exaggerate but, I’m just realizing they weren’t😂
Just got a crazy cramp in my calf, I’m 21. Worst cramp of my life 😂
I find that doing a `calf stretch` exercise maybe once or twice a month eliminates them before they strike, works for me.
Helped me al lot thanks!!
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for this information it's valuable
You are welcome.
Excellent information. Thanks
You are welcome
I recently barely started having them and today was my third one and I started crying and moving like worm😭
Omg I had one to I woke up so fast and it lasted 3 minutes it felt like getting punched 50 times 😂😢
Very well explained the problem of muscle cramps..Thnx. a lot.
You are welcome
I got so used to calf cramp that i fall back to sleep after waking up from cramp. I learned to just relax, because moving your muscle makes it worse, focus on your breathing and relaxing your body. I also got cramp while swimming once, but like i said i just relax and i was able to swim out with one leg.
Sorry about the experiences and thank you for sharing
Thank you
Bro your video was in a ytp, also very helpful my guy
glad to know that
It's very useful information As I have Thyroid I always Getting distract Due to Leg cramps .
Ik this guy ain’t getting no cramp look at them
Chicken sticks 2:00
Chill😭😭
I woke up and just got a cramp on my calves hurts like ass and immediately looked a this vid
Thank you for this beautiful video
Our pleasure!
@@MedicalCentric you said it's from 40 years old but i am getting cramps in 12 year old
To be honest this felt like when I was in a middle of cracking my fingers, but they suddenly stopped trying so it did it. I just had my first cramp today.
Very true I'm 60 years old i get pain in my muscles i take vitamins everyday it helps me
Bro I just had that in my leg. It just came out of nowhere man, I kinda hate this. The moment it happened once the moment I knew this will happen a lot later on💀
Sorry about the experience.
I got a cramp on my left calf a few days ago and its been very hard to walk on it, this morning i just got ANOTHER cramp on my right calf 😭 my body hates me
Click 😎😎😎
Drink more water
I'm 21 and my both calf have cramps, last day I had on a night party while dancing. What a way to ruin my night
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome
I have done a double shift at work standing for ar list 12 hours. Last night I had severe cramps I almost faint from pain. I drunk electrolyte last night and all day this morning and I am hoping they will not return. I also regularly go to the gym .
I get calf cramps when I stretch and I have to move my leg to a certain position to alleviate the pain
Harmless
Bro.
I got a muscle cramp in my calf on my leg and it hurt badly after doing exercises to help my lower back that was hurting. That caused my leg to hurt. So it really hurts when I get out of bed for the first time. I’ve tried stretching and massage. It still hurts. Thanks.
Great
I have these weird cramps that can happen almost anytime, at random but mostly happen while doing sports, and that is it feels like my toes are crossing each other, it feels really weird, and usually what happens, is the cramp occurs for several minutes, then stops for like 10 - 30 seconds, then happens again for several minutes, than stops for like 10 - 30 seconds, and keeps on repeating, I hope whoever is reading this could potentially tell me if they have experienced the same thing, or if they know what could cause it.
I'm currently experiencing it for several months now, I can't play sports nor run for a long time because everytime I try to do so, cramps will hit me
I just got a random muscle cramp in my right calf while getting up after sitting down on an inclined chair for an hour after football practice. It lasted for like 15 seconds. I thought I was gonna have to go to the doctor until I watched this vid.
Drink 1 glass of water every hour during the day, then 1 glass before bed and keep a bottle near your bed and take a few sips every time you wake up at night. See how it goes. For me it keeps these cramps away, but the actual reason for these cramps is either vascular or nervous (nerves affected near the lower spine). I first had these cramps at night (woke up screaming) then during the day - brutal pain, need to stretch that area for relief (move painful feet behind you, bend the other knee, push with both hands against a wall, feel how the painful muscle is stretching, look up goggle "calf stretches"). Drink water constantly to keep these away.
I get sometimes cramps too the only thing understood is that they are like a powered battery, when you let them go they use some kind of latent power and stop when its depleted. Also stretching the muscle so it does not have means of compressing stops it
Thanks helpful
Glad it helped
Nice
I’ve had my whole calf and thigh cramp up while surfing. Not a fun thing when you can’t stand to stretch and are trying to get under waves. Leg end up hurting for a day or two afterwards
Oh my God, I have diabetes and poor circulation in my legs. I’m going to try some of your tips thank you
Sorry about the condition, I hope it works well for you
bruh i had this yesterday morning in my calf while i was stretching. shit hurt sooooo bad
Thank you so much, it all makes sense.
I always get very small cramps ones that the pain is nothing to bad.
But I just got one so bad, so sudden. I bent my my left foot forward (Not using my hands or anything just bent it on my own will) to crack my ankle/loosen my calf. It came with one the sharpest pains I’ve felt. I saw my leg moving and it lasted for about 1:30. When you get a extremely bad cramp, YOU'LL KNOW.
I’ll never complain bout the sissy cramps that everyone gets every now and then.
Yoo I just did the same thing I was laying in my bed and a random cramp occurred in my foot, I didn’t realize I was curling my toes until it started to go away
Same here..I just got a calf cramp wen I was sitting in bed nd suddenly turned my knee towards left nd my leg just moved right by the force of pain nd got a really bad cramp..mine lasted to 1:00 it was extremely severe nd it's my 1st such severe painful experience..I couldn't move at all..does that mean it's a symptom of any disease
I’ve never experienced this until last night when I placed my leg in an awkward position. Immediately the pain was sharp and I felt a hard lump on my calf muscle. I was so worried thinking there was a blood clot. I stood up and tried to walk it off and it was painful but thankfully it slowly lessened. This morning I can extend my toes and expand my calf muscle and still feel some pain. Horrible experience but I will try hydrating more from now on. Don’t want to experience that again.
It sounds like you experienced a muscle cramp, often caused by dehydration or muscle fatigue. Staying hydrated and gently stretching can help prevent future cramps. ❤️
I been having severe cramps all over my body lately and on a daily basis. I take magnesium over the counter pills and tried other things described in the video. Got in touch with my doctor just waiting on them to get back with me. I have been having these since shortly after getting my covid vaccine.
I think i got the same thing..how are u doing lately
Update
I still have bouts of cramps here and there but not nearly as bad as it was when I first originally posted my comment.
Try chelated magnesium tablets. I keeps my symptoms at bay. If I forget to take them- cramps come right back.
I get these almost every night, and usually, after a few minutes they go away, but what can I do to stretch my calves in the morning to relieve the pain?
you are probably experiencing what is called "nocturnal leg cramps" read about it, it is different than the usual activity related leg cramps
When I stretch my calves I do what we call pushing the castle wall, basically stretches out the back of the leg and calf muscles
i dont remember where i learned this , but our water needs change after we lay down - vs- standing up, the legs down have the same gravity "pull" on our liquids when laying down and they "starve " and we feel cramps. - the problem is we are fearful of using the toilet 3 times a night
I goten a lot of cramps in my leg locking the joint is a pretty useful way to counter a cramp in your leg or arm.
It's so terrible to have cramps at night when you have the deepest sleep and you are so tired...when i have i jump up and i don't dare to go to bed like 30minutes because i know it may happen again and it's so painful expecially when you can't put your leg down, i mean, it doesnt go down i have to push it very strongy so i could but my leg down to the ground. No doctor have never helped me with this problem so i figured my own that it only happens when i had a bad day or very big stress or too much sport or i have been too long in the rain. But for me help magnesium, when i take one i feel better or pillow.
But when I have a cramp (which is extremely painful) I can't massage the muscles cuz that makes it super painful
I only get it in my sleep when laying in bed. Happens once or twice a month. Never used to get it but last year it started happening I think I'm getting old lol
Thaks🙂
You are welcome
I just caught one this morning literally as i was rolling outta bed😂 had me calling for my mama😭😭
Sorry about the experience
I've seen different Dr's an uncountable amount of times for full body chronic cramping and have zero answers. They get so bad I can't move, random places like my back, sides, arms, chest, stomach, upper legs, toes, just about everywhere and for no reason, just laying on the couch and BAM 4 or 5 muscles will completely lock up. It's not a good life living like this, and with no answers. I'm plenty hydrated, eat a very well balanced diet and get good exercise. All blood work is always spot on and all tests are 100% perfect. Any advice anyone has would be great, Thanks.
I'm sorry to hear about the chronic cramping you've been experiencing and the frustration of not finding any answers despite seeking medical help. It can be disheartening when symptoms persist without a clear diagnosis.
Seek a specialist: If you haven't already, you may want to consult with a specialist who focuses on conditions related to muscles, such as a neurologist or a rheumatologist. They may have additional expertise and diagnostic tools to help identify the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Keep a symptom diary: Documenting your symptoms, including when they occur, their duration, and any potential triggers, may provide valuable information to your healthcare provider. It can help identify patterns or factors that could contribute to the muscle cramping.
Consider a second opinion: If you're not satisfied with the answers or progress you've received from your current healthcare providers, seeking a second opinion from another medical professional or a different medical center might be beneficial.
Explore alternative therapies: Alongside traditional medical care, you could explore complementary and alternative approaches such as physical therapy, acupuncture, or massage therapy. These modalities may help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Psychological support: Chronic pain and unexplained symptoms can take a toll on mental health. Consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor who specializes in chronic pain management or coping strategies.
Remember, these suggestions are not meant to replace professional medical advice, and it's crucial to continue working closely with your healthcare providers to find the underlying cause of your symptoms. They will be best equipped to guide you through the diagnostic process and explore potential treatment options.
@@MedicalCentric great info! Thank you 🙏
i was sleeping, some how i moved..
my leg had cramps..
hurts really bad?
it last about few mins..
I just got 2 cramps these week. I didn't overwork myself this week because i was in my classroom. But my classroom is on the 3rd floor. I drink regularly and exercise sometimes. Just this week I'm feeling cramps
Sorry about the experiences.
i get cramps mostly at night and its scary...one time when i was taking a bath and my back head start to be painful while my legs is getting cramps..
I've been asleep and wake up to a calf tensing up so tight it's excruciating. The next day my calf is so sore.
I usually get cramps when im sitting ln the couch playing a game and when i have to clutch my body tenses up and so does my legs and especially my calf and sometimes it gets stuck. I've felt two Type of these a Short one that last 15 seconds but the pain was 10/10 and a Longer one Maybe like 5 minutes and the pain is 7/10
I cramp at least 100 times a day literally. It happens in almost every part of my body my calves, my legs, my abdominal muscles, my arms forearms and fingers
Sory about that.
R u fine ?
@@nidhisindhwani9871 well I haven’t been diagnosed with anything. Besides how uncomfortable it is I think I’m okay 🤷♂️ but it does suck a lot
I used to get calf cramps a lot when I was younger, and still do. I'm getting one rn. And it hurts so bad! This happens too frequently, any tips?
When i walk i hurt on the muscle What does it mean?
I now know why i get cramps😂.
Thanks for the info
Happy to help
I got a cramp when i was on kickbox training and it kinda desmotivated me... Like when i get One after some time it stops but when i get up and train again i get another right after
Calf cramps are possible one of the most painful things to endure, holy shit it hurts, especially at night when you can't scream....
I always have it at night when I try to stretch them...
It’s mostly due to dehydration and alcohol
How do you fit it
My left leg feels so sore and hard for weeks and yesterday these strated like 5 of them a day and Idk why but whenever i try to massage it it just starts to cramp again
I had it last night. This time was the longest than normal ones I had. It's so painful 😭 I worked on kitchen project 12 hours nonstop. That could trigger it and made it worse. Not fun at all.
I am a Tennis player and I faced it while playing high intensity Tournaments
Muscle cramps can be a common issue for athletes, including tennis players, especially during high-intensity tournaments. They can occur due to factors such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, overuse of muscles, or inadequate stretching. To help prevent muscle cramps, stay well-hydrated, maintain a balanced diet, warm up properly, and incorporate regular stretching into your tennis routine. If cramps persist or become severe, it's advisable to consult with a sports medicine specialist for a personalized plan to address and prevent them.
I hate when my mum says that she's having a cramp while she's still walking and talking normally, she sits cross-legged and a nerve is just reconnecting in a leg
Painful sudden cramps at night in one leg, waking up from sleep screaming from pain. Cause (surprisingly) - severe body dehydration. Drink water during the day even if you don't exercise and drink a glass of water before sleep and have a bottle by your bed to sip when awaken.
Thank you for sharing.