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[Differential diagnosis and treatment of cramps].

H C Diener, K Westphal
Review MMW Fortschritte der Medizin 2013 3 Zitierungen
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Study Design

Studientyp
Review
Population
Patients with muscle cramps
Intervention
[Differential diagnosis and treatment of cramps]. None
Vergleichsgruppe
None
Primärer Endpunkt
Nocturnal cramp management
Wirkungsrichtung
Positive
Verzerrungsrisiko
Unclear

Abstract

Cramps are painful sensations caused by intense involuntary contractions of skeletal muscles, mostly in the calves, usually lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. Although cramps are mostly idiopathic, theycan bea symptom of other forms of myalgia, restless legs syndrome or spasticity. Especially nocturnal cramps can cause considerable distress for patients requiring fast pain reduction and effective prophylaxis. Stretching the calf muscles helps preventing nocturnal cramps. Pharmacological treatment of leg cramps includes magnesium and quinine.

Zusammenfassung

Parmacological treatment of leg cramps includes magnesium and quinine, which can cause considerable distress for patients requiring fast pain reduction and effective prophylaxis.

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