Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions that occur in various muscles. These contractions are often painful and can affect different muscle groups.
Commonly affected muscles include those in the back of your lower leg, the back of your thigh, and the front of your thigh.
You may also experience cramps in your:
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Muscle cramps have several causes. Some cramps result from overuse of your muscles. This typically occurs while you’re exercising.
Muscle injuries and dehydration can also trigger cramps. Dehydration is the excessive loss of fluids in the body.
Low levels of any of the following minerals that contribute to healthy muscle function may also cause muscle cramps:
Homeopathic medicines help to reduce muscle weakness and control the disease progression.
There are many homeopathic medicines that can be used to treat leg cramps.
Homeopathic medicine | Symptoms | Better | Worse |
Argentum nit | May be associated with nausea and passing wind. Also colic | Fresh air and cold | Warmth and at night |
Arnica | Wind and pain in stomach | Lying down | Heat |
Bryonia | Nausea and thirst, abdominal pain, constipation | Cold | Warmth |
Chamomilla | Belching and biliousness. Abdominal distension | Heat | At night |
Cup met | Intermittent colic | Cold drinks | Cold air |
Gelsemium | Cramp in muscles of forearm. Difficulty sleeping | Continued motion | After emotion or excitement |
Mag phosph | Windy colic. Weakness in arms and hands | Warmth and bending double | Cold and night |
Rhus tox | Pain in joints and between shoulders | In warmth and during motion | At night and during rest |
Vert alb | Soreness and tenderness of joints. Sciatica | Walking and warmth | Night |
Zinc met | Twitching of muscles. Chilblains | Rubbing | Open air and after food |
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