Problem
Cramps
Other Names:
Muscle cramps Nature:
Muscle cramps are painful spasms that occur most commonly in the legs. Cramps occur because of a lack of oxygen and/or a build-up of waste products causing the muscle to contract and harden. Although muscle cramps can occur at rest, they most commonly occur during exercise or sustained work.
Narrower Problems:
Leg crampsAbdominal painSwimmers' crampRepetitive strain injuries Related Problems:
Hyperthermia Subject(s):
Medicine → Muscular systemRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST