Leg Cramps

Following measures can help ease leg cramps –

• Gently stretch your legs before going to bed
• Get a light massage
• Apply hot or cold compression o the legs. Your healthcare provider will suggest you the form of heat and cold to be applied
• Keep changing position while sleeping
• Avoid covering the legs with heavy blankets
• Take the prescribed medicines on time
• Try specific exercises that are beneficial for the management of leg cramps

When to see a doctor

Consult your doctor in the following situations –

• Leg cramps with inflammation
• Pain in the arms, shoulder, back, jaws, etc and an increase in heart rate
• Leg cramps with no relief from all the possible methods mentioned above
• Leg cramps that may last beyond 6 hours
• No relief even after taking prescribed medicines

Your healthcare provider can help you to manage and prevent the symptoms of leg cramps. Medicines used as muscle relaxants works in mild to severe leg cramps.