Muscle cramp summary

A muscle cramp is the sudden tightening of a muscle. Muscle cramps can be painful, but usually go away in minutes. They're caused by many things, including dehydration, using the muscle a lot and staying in a specific position for a long time.

Muscle cramp

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5 common causes of muscle cramps and how to treat them
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