problems.
If cramps are frequent, ask a healthcare professional whether testing is appropriate.
What About Potassium?
The same caution applies.
Low potassium can cause muscle problems, but excess potassium can also be dangerous.
It is safer to get potassium from normal foods unless a clinician recommends supplementation.
Potassium-rich foods include:
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Yogurt
- Leafy greens
Simple Habits That May Help
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Try:
Try:
- Staying appropriately hydrated
- Stretching regularly
- Increasing exercise gradually
- Moving more during the day
- Wearing comfortable footwear
- Eating a balanced diet
When Leg Cramps Need Medical Attention
See a healthcare professional if cramps:
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- Happen very frequently
- Are becoming more painful
- Regularly wake you from sleep
- Last unusually long
- Occur with muscle weakness
- Are associated with numbness or tingling
- Started after a medication change
A Swollen, Red, Warm Leg Is Different
A simple cramp usually improves as the muscle relaxes.
A leg that
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