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Muscle Cramps Definition
Common names:
  • Charlie Horse
  • Cramp in Muscle
  • Cramps Muscle
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Spasms Muscle
A person with muscle cramps has painful, uncontrolled tightening of the muscles. Muscle spasms are commonly associated with a muscle injury such as a muscle strain. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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