LEG CRAMPS

Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains usually in your calf, foot or thigh. You might also know them as a “charley horse.” Sometimes the cramp may cause your leg to spasm – to tighten uncontrollably. Although painful to live with, cramps are generally harmless.

CAUSES

Some leg cramps happen for no known reason and they are called “idiopathic” cramps. “Secondary” leg cramps are a symptom or complication of a more serious health condition. The primary cause of idiopathic leg cramps is up for debate. Possible causes of them include:

• Involuntary nerve discharges.
• Restriction in the blood supply.
• Stress.
• Too much high-intensity exercise.

Women who are pregnant often have leg cramps during the day and at night.

Possible causes for leg cramps at night (nocturnal leg cramps) include:

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Overusing the muscles.
• Standing or working on concrete floors.
• Sitting improperly.

Leg cramps are not likely to cause:

• Broken bones.
• Fainting.
• Nausea.
• Numbness.

HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Few  homoeopathic medicine can be thought of in the treatment of leg cramps are:

chamomila, cuprum met., palladium, bryonia, arsenic alb., sulphur, etc.