What does cramps mean

From Ars Technica. All their lady feelings and childbirthing and there's that whole thing with cramps and periods. From A. You're walking around with a cramp in your stomach. From ESPN. Signs include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting and fainting.

From CBS News. My wife developed severe leg cramps while she was out walking one day, but they went away after she rested. Medical staff reported two guests were treated after fainting, with one report of high blood pressure and another of cramps. From ABC News. Dehydration can lead to muscle cramping, which can predispose a muscle to tearing this is a topic for another day.

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Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Muscle cramp. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Accessed Nov. Winkelman JW. Nocturnal leg cramps. Muscle cramps. Merck Manual Professional Version. Related Calf stretch. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.

This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Menstrual cramps dysmenorrhea are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter.

Show references Smith RP, et al. Dysmenorrhea in adult women: Clinical features and diagnosis. Accessed April 1, Merck Manual Professional Version.