Research Notes on Cramps
Cramps are unpleasant, often painful, sensations caused by contraction or over shortening of muscles. Cramps can be caused by cold, overexertion or low calcium level in blood. Illness or poisoning can also cause cramps, particularly in the stomach, which is referred to as colic if it fits particular characteristics. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Cramps are extremely common. Almost everyone experiences a cramp at some time in their life.
- Most muscle cramps can be stopped if the muscle can be stretched.
- Menstrual cramps can be treated with ibuprofen , acetaminophen or stretching exercises.
5 Great Resources on Cramps
- MedicineNet: Muscle Cramps
- KidsHealth: Period Cramps
- EMedicineHealth: Heat Cramps
- About.com: Leg Cramp, Charley Horse, Muscle Cramp
- WebMD: Nighttime Leg Cramps Overview
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What are Cramps?
- HealthWorld: What are Menstrual Cramps?
- Wikipedia: Cramps
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Pennsylvania): Muscle cramps
- NYU Medical Center: Nocturnal Leg Cramps
What Are The Types of Cramps?
- WrongDiagnosis: Cramps
- WrongDiagnosis: Types of Cramps
- Intelihealth: Cramps: What They Are, What to Do
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Cramps?
- WikiHow: How to Get Rid of a Thigh Cramp
- About.com: How to Relieve Menstrual Cramps
- Wikipedia: Cramp Treatment
- MedicineNet: What is the Treatment of Skeletal Muscle Cramps?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Cramps?
- Henriette's Herbal: Quick fix: gut cramps
- Health Blog: What to Do when Cramps Set In
- eHow: Acupressure to Stop Leg Cramps
How Do You Prevent Cramps?
- eHow: How to Prevent Cramps in a Marathon
- WebMD: Menstrual Cramps -- Prevention
- Mayo Clinic: Muscle cramp: Prevention
- Run the Planet: Running Cramps Injury Prevention
- FitFAQ: Training to Prevent Running Cramps
Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Cramps
- Revolution Health: How I Found Out I Was Pregnant
- Revolution Health: Dealing With Lactose Intolerance
- YouTube: Khairul's Leg Cramp
- Bike Forums: Foot and calf cramps
- Revolution Health: Cramps and pregnancy
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Cramps
- DailyStrength: Discussions on Cramps
- Revolution Health: Posts on Cramp
- HealthBoards: Discussions on Cramps
- iVillage Message Boards: PMS and PMDD
- eHealth Forum: Women's Conditions Forum
- Topix Forums: Menstrual Cramps Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Cramps
- PubMedCentral: Cramps Articles
- Google Scholar: Cramps Articles
Clinical Trials on Cramps
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Cramps
- CenterWatch: Cramps Trials
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