What causes muscle cramps? | In Good Shape

Neurologist Andrea Kühn discusses the causes of cramps and treatment options. She’s a specialist for a condition called dytonia and its long-term treatment.

[JOEMUL]

I'm Scottish and I'm living in Denmark. I've been having muscle cramps all over my body for about 15 years especially in my back area and under my ribs. I've visited all kinds of specialists and not one of them even mentioned dystonia. At an Orthopedic clinic they thought the cramps might have been due to some slipped discs that I have, where nerves were maybe trapped. So thanks for your video. At least now I can put a name to my condition and hopefully I can get the right help from my doctor.

[borainder]

I uses to have many mussels cramps in the night every day 2 or 3 time and I was diagnosed completely kidney failure within 2 months (main cause was Hypertension) but once I start taking BP medecine there was no cramps at all. So I request you guys to please check your BP and Kidney if you have these cramp frequently .. and one more unusual symptoms was Dry Nose.

[arturoferrercampo]

Problem of the liver could be a big reason, specially people with fatty liver. Reducing carbs can help. Even fasting for one or two days consuming electrolytes and light fruits.

[jameswright]

When waken up 2 mins terrible cramps on legs sometimes foot

[SevenDeMagnus]

Yup, it hurts, thankfully it usually lasts 10 seconds of paralyzing pain.

God bless, no pain, no glory.

[eras]

Great video, helped me in my studies. Thank you

[edward]

I was having a cramp it was so bad that I wanted to call 911

[unocarb]

Mine were dye to alcoholism.. Life sucked till I got less drinky

[susannahwhite]

Pickle juice, vinegar, magnesium all helpful.

[itscyesoriano]

Mine is from feet to lower area of breast all same time :( I think I'm gonna die soon bec of cramps