Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps refer to the sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in a muscle. This condition is considered common and often occur after an exercise. This involuntary spasm is painful and lasts for a few seconds to several minutes. Muscle cramps can happen basically in any part of the body. But the most common muscle cramps happen in the feet, thighs, hands, arms, an area in the ribcage, and abdomen.
Causes of muscle cramps include overusing a muscle, compression of the nerves, dehydration, insufficient blood in the muscles, pregnancy, and certain medicines. In addition, muscle cramps can also be a symptom of underlying medical conditions like kidney pain.
Cramps, especially leg cramps, are common in those patients suffering from kidney disease. This is due to the searing pain that runs down the back, hips, and legs. This is the area where the kidney pain radiates. These cramps are caused by fluid and electrolyte imbalance, nerve damage, or blood flow problems.
Patients diagnosed with kidney pain testified that one of the earliest signs of their disease is the dull and throbbing pain in their legs, followed by a sharp and tingling sensation around the affected muscles. Experts urged everyone to get tested for kidney problems after experiencing frequent and intense muscle cramps.
