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Muscle Cramp

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Muscle Cramp

ID 142

A muscle cramp is a sudden, involuntary spasm of a muscle. Most muscle cramps develop in the leg muscles, particularly in the calf. In addition to a sudden sharp pain, you may be able to feel or see a hard lump of muscle (sometimes called a 'knot') beneath your skin. Muscle cramps usually disappear on their own.

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

38

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

24