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What Do Nighttime Leg Cramps Indicate?

Every night for the last 3 days while sitting in bed watching TV, I get horrible cramping the back of my right leg. It starts just above the knee and will shoot downward to my ankle. I can massage it and it helps alittle but continues for a couple of hours. Always starts at night
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Hello,
Thanks for the consult.

Brief answer,
Overuse of muscle, Exposure to cold temperatures, blood flow problems, low Calcium or potassium can cause muscle cramps.

Detailed explanation,
1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you have muscle cramps during night.
2. Causes of muscle cramps are due to Overuse of muscle, Exposure to cold temperatures, blood flow problems, low Calcium or potassium.
3. Standing on a hard surface for long time or sitting for a long time or putting your legs in awkward position while you sleep also causes muscle cramps.
4. Try to get the cause of your muscle cramps that I mentioned above.

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What Do Nighttime Leg Cramps Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, Overuse of muscle, Exposure to cold temperatures, blood flow problems, low Calcium or potassium can cause muscle cramps. Detailed explanation, 1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you have muscle cramps during night. 2. Causes of muscle cramps are due to Overuse of muscle, Exposure to cold temperatures, blood flow problems, low Calcium or potassium. 3. Standing on a hard surface for long time or sitting for a long time or putting your legs in awkward position while you sleep also causes muscle cramps. 4. Try to get the cause of your muscle cramps that I mentioned above. Hope this information helps you.