Why leg cramps, or Charley horses, occur is often not clear. However, they may result from nerve dysfunction and various health conditions, such as diabetes and kidney failure. Leg cramps involve ...

Frequent leg and foot cramps might signal underlying health problems requiring medical attention. While occasional cramps are common, persistent episodes warrant investigation and proper treatment.

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Foot cramps can be caused by dehydration, so it's important to drink enough water.Wearing shoes that don't fit well or don't provide support can ...

If leg cramps have become a normal part of your life, you might want to consider seeing a doctor. Dr Yaranov shares 7 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you discuss causes of nocturnal leg cramps? I have exhausted all of the common remedies without success. — R.S., M.D. ANSWER: Leg cramps are common. They begin suddenly and ...

Leg cramps are no joke! I think most people have had some sort of leg cramp, and it stops you in your tracks. Sometimes, it is in the middle of the night while you are sleeping or during exercise. The ...

Q: My 31-year-old daughter has leg cramps, fatigue and brain fog. Her apartment tested positive for mold, and she was told ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 82-year-old, reasonably fit woman. I am having cramps at night in my feet and legs, causing me to wake three or four times a night. Getting up and walking helps, as does ...

If you’ve ever had to stop mid-run due to a foot cramp, you’ll know that it’s a horrible, painful experience. These spasms usually happen in the arches of your feet – and can, quite literally, stop ...

Many of us have had this dreaded experience: you’re asleep or lying in bed, minding your own business, when all of a sudden you feel an excruciating, twisting, tightening, pain in one of your calves.