What are muscle cramps?
What causes muscle cramps?
Common causes of muscle cramps:
You're more likely to get cramps if:
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Your calf muscles are tight from not stretching
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You sit for long periods of time
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You don't have enough minerals (electrolytes Overview of Electrolytes Electrolytes are minerals that circulate in your blood. These minerals are also in your stomach juices, in your stool (poop), in your urine, and inside your body's tissues. Salt (sodium) is... read more ) in your blood, which can happen if you take diuretics (water pills), are in your last months of pregnancy, or have problems such as low vitamin D Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin D deficiency is most commonly caused by a lack of exposure to sunlight. Some disorders can also cause the deficiency. The most common cause is lack of exposure to sunlight, usually when... read more or alcoholism Alcohol-related disorders Alcohol (ethanol) is a depressant. Consuming large amounts rapidly or regularly can cause health problems, including organ damage, coma, and death. Genetics and personal characteristics may... read more
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You're on dialysis Dialysis read more for kidney problems
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You take certain medicines
