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What Causes Serious Leg Cramps During The Night?

For the last few nights i have been having serious leg cramps going up and down my legs. then, they are sore the next day. i dont know what is causing this but it is seriously freaking me out. i will have them about 3 times each night and they will wake me up. what is causing this?
posted on Sun, 27 Jul 2014
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Following are the common causes of leg cramp.
1. Fatigue
2. Low salt
3. Low calcium
4.Weak muscles
5. Very cold temperature
So you have to take care of all above things. Reduced overwork, Take salty fruit juice and lemonade, and keep your room warm.
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What Causes Serious Leg Cramps During The Night?

Following are the common causes of leg cramp. 1. Fatigue 2. Low salt 3. Low calcium 4.Weak muscles 5. Very cold temperature So you have to take care of all above things. Reduced overwork, Take salty fruit juice and lemonade, and keep your room warm.