Cramps
Cramps: Introduction
General information about Cramps is below, or review more specific
information about these symptoms:
muscle cramp, stomach cramp, abdominal pain, menstrual pain
or other types.
The words "cramps" and "cramping" are overused in the medical world
and may mean several different types of cramps or cramping symptoms.
For abdominal or stomach symptoms, see abdominal cramps.
For cramping of muscles see muscle cramps.
For female menstrual-like cramping see menstrual cramps.
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Causes of Cramps:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Cramps.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 298
causes of Cramps
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Causes of Types of Cramps:
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types for Cramps
Cramps: Symptom Checker
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Cramps
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Diagnostic Guides for Cramps
Medical Books Excerpts
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from the following published medical books
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Dyspepsia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Dyspepsia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Abdominal Pain
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Abdominal pain
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Dyspepsia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Abdominal Pain
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Dyspepsia
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Cramps: Undiagnosed Conditions
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
- Nerve Disorders: serious diseases commonly undiagnosed:
- Chronic Pain Disorders -- serious medical disorders that may be undiagnosed:
- more undiagnosed conditions...»
Cramps: Research Related Doctors & Specialists
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- Pain Specialists:
- Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
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Misdiagnosis and Cramps
Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps,
particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes.
However, there are also...read more »
Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency
is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis).
See symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency or ...read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Cramps
Diagnostic tests for Cramps:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Cramps. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Inspect for abdominal distention - may suggest bowel obstruction.
- Palpate the abdomen gently - to assess tenderness, rigidity of abdomen and to feel for any masses.
- Listen to the bowel sounds - to assess possible bowel obstruction.
- more tests...»
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diagnostic tests for Cramps
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Cramps.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- Which part of the body are the cramps? - e.g. abdominal cramps or leg cramps.
- When did the cramps start - to determine if acute or chronic e.g. acute abdominal cramps suggests intestinal obstruction, renal stones, gallstones or common bile duct stones; chronic colicky pain suggests chronic cholecystitis, gallstones, renal stones or partial intestinal obstruction.
- Is the discomfort really cramp-like in nature? - i.e. colicky not steady (if not cramp-like in nature see abdominal pain).
- Are you pain free between the cramps?
- How often do the cramps occur?
- more questions...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Cramps (31
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Cramps) may include:
- Appetite change? - may suggest bowel cancer, gastric cancer, acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning.
- Weight loss? - may suggest colon cancer as cause of large bowel obstruction or gastric cancer as cause of gastric outlet obstruction.
- Nausea or vomiting? - may suggest gastroenteritis, food poisoning, acute cholecystitis or bowel obstruction.
- Diarrhea? - may suggest gastroenteritis, travelers diarrhea, food poisoning or partial bowel obstruction.
- Constipation? - may suggest intestinal obstruction (if constipation is absolute) or partial intestinal obstruction. Constipation itself may cause cramp-like abdominal pain.
- more symptoms...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Cramps (31
listings)
Home Diagnostic Testing and Cramps
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Stories from Users for Cramps
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Causes of Cramps listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Cramps as a symptom include:
See full list of 298
causes of Cramps
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Cramps:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Cramps as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 107
medications causing Cramps
Drug interactions causing Cramps:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Cramps as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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drug interactions causing Cramps
Definitions of Cramps:
A sustained and usually painful contraction of muscle fibers. This may occur as an isolated phenomenon or as a manifestation of an underlying disease process (e.g., UREMIA; HYPOTHYROIDISM; MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; etc.). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1398)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Cramps:
The list of organs typically affected by Cramps may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Cramps
The list below shows some of the causes of Cramps mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Cramps
How Common are these Causes of Cramps?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Cramps.
Of the 298
causes of Cramps that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 8
causes are "very common" diseases
- 6
causes are "common" diseases
- 3
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 9
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 285
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 298
causes of Cramps
Conditions listing symptoms: Cramps:
The following list of conditions
have 'Cramps' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Acanthosis nigricans muscle cramps acral enlargement
... muscle crampsAcid-Base Imbalance
... muscle crampsAcidic dry cell batteries inhalation poisoning
... muscle crampsAcute tin poisoning
... crampsAdenomyosis
... menstrual crampsAdult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type
... crampsAlcoholic Neuropathy
... cramps in calf musclesAlcoholic, reversible acute muscular
... muscle crampAlcoholism
... premenstrual discomfortAmoebiasis
... stomach crampsAmphetamine abuse
... stomach crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4, juvenile
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 7
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 9
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 1
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 2
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 3
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 4
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 5
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 6
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 7
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, familial type 8
... muscle crampsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis, type 6
... muscle crampsAnaphylaxis
... stomach crampsAnchovy poisoning (clupeotoxin)
... muscle crampsAngiopathy, hereditary, with nephropathy, aneurysms and muscle cramps
... muscle crampsAnterior pituitary hyperhormonotrophic syndrome
... muscle crampsAnterior spinal artery syndrome
... crampsArachnidism
... stomach crampsArctic bearded seal poisoning
... muscle crampsArterial insufficiency
... crampsAsherman's syndrome
... crampingAtivan withdrawal
... muscle crampsAustralian Sea Lion poisoning
... muscle crampsAutoimmune peripheral neuropathy
... crampingAutoimmune thyroid disease associated Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsB
Bartter's syndrome, antenatal type 1
... muscle crampsBartters syndrome, antenatal , type 2
... muscle crampsBlind loop syndrome
... crampsBone pain
... Muscle crampsBonefish poisoning (clupeotoxin)
... muscle crampsBowel Obstruction
... intermittent abdominal crampsBox Jellyfish poisoning
... muscle crampsBrainerd diarrhea
... mild abdominal crampingC
Calcification of basal ganglia with or without hypocalcemia
... muscle crampingCarukia barnesi sting
... muscle crampsCeliac Disease
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 1
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 10
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 11
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 12
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 13
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 2
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 3
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 4
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 5
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 6
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 7
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 8
... muscle crampsCeliac disease, susceptibility to 9
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
... stomach crampsChemical poisoning - Acetylene Dichloride
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Acidic dry cell batteries
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Antimony
... stomach crampsChemical poisoning - Arsine
... stomach crampsChemical poisoning - Barium Nitrate
... abdominal crampChemical poisoning - Chlorfenvinphos
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Chlorpyrifos
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Coumaphos
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Gasoline
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Hexane
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Methyl parathion
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Monocrotophos
... muscle crampsChemical poisoning - Perming lotion
... stomach crampsChemical poisoning - Strychnine
... muscle crampsChildhood-onset bipolar disorder
... stomachachesCholera
... muscle crampsClupeotoxism
... muscle crampsCocaine overdose
... muscle crampsCodeine withdrawal
... stomach crampsCollagenous celiac disease
... Muscle crampsConn's adenoma
... muscle crampsConn's syndrome
... muscle crampsConn-Louis Carcinoma
... muscle crampsCramp-fasciculations syndrome
... muscle crampsCryptosporiosis
... stomach crampsCyclosporiasis
... stomach crampsCyclosporiosis
... stomach crampsD
Dehydration
... muscle crampsDeposition diseases related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsDepression
... stomach achesDepressive disorders
... stomach achesDiabetes
... muscle crampsDilaudid withdrawal
... muscle crampsDilutional hyponatremia
... muscle crampsDisequilibrium syndrome
... muscle crampsDistal hereditary motor neuropathy, type V
... hand crampsDiverticular Disease
... mild abdominal crampsDonepezil toxicity
... muscle crampsDown's syndrome associated Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsDysmenorrhea
... menstrual crampingDysthymia
... stomach achesDystonia 12
... muscle crampingE
Ecstasy addiction
... muscle crampsEhlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type
... muscle crampsEndometriosis
... excessive menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)Epstein Barr virus related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsExercise induced anaphylaxis
... stomach crampsF
Familial hematuria, autosomal dominant - retinal arteriolar tortuosity - contractures
... muscle crampsFamilial hypopituitarism
... muscle crampsFamilial hypothyroidism
... muscle crampsFood Additive Adverse reaction - citric acid intolerance
... stomach crampsFOSMN syndrome
... crampsG
Gitelman syndrome
... muscle crampsGlycogen storage disease type 7
... muscle crampsGlycogen Storage Disease XIV
... muscle crampsGonorrhea
... crampsGuam disease
... muscle crampsH
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
... muscle cramps, crampsHeart attack
... stomach discomfortHeartburn
... stomach discomfortHeat cramps
... muscle crampsHeat exhaustion
... muscle crampsHeatstroke
... muscle crampsHelicobacter pylori bacteria
... CrampingHerbal Agent overdose - Kombucha
... stomach crampsHereditary carnitine deficiency myopathy
... muscle crampsHeroin dependence
... CrampsHeroin withdrawal
... muscle crampsHerring poisoning (clupeotoxin)
... muscle crampsHorseshoe Crab poisoning
... stomach crampsHyacinth poisoning
... stomach crampsHyperoxia
... crampsHypoadrenocorticism - hypoparathyroidism - moniliasis
... muscle crampsHypocalcemia, autosomal dominant
... crampsHypokalemic periodic paralysis
... muscle crampsHypoparathyroidism
... muscle crampsHypoparathyroidism familial isolated
... muscle crampsHypoparathyroidism X-linked
... muscle crampingHypophosphatemic rickets
... muscle crampsI
Ichthyohepatotoxication
... muscle crampsInsulin-resistance syndrome, type A
... muscle crampsIntestinal obstruction
... intermittent abdominal crampsIntestinal pseudo-obstruction
... cramps, stomach crampsIsaacs syndrome
... muscle crampsJ
Jejunal diverticulosis
... crampingK
Kashin-Bek disease
... crampingL
Lactate dehydrogenase deficiency type A
... muscle crampsLimb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C
... muscle crampsLimb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D
... muscle crampsLimb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2E
... muscle crampsLimb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2F
... muscle crampsLimbic encephalitis - neuromyotonia - hyperhidrosis - polyneuropathy
... muscle crampsLion's mane jellyfish poisoning
... muscle crampsLipid storage myopathy
... muscle crampsM
Major depressive disorder related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsMalignant hyperthermia
... muscle crampMetabolic disorders
... muscle crampingMiscarriage
... menstrual crampsMitochondrial diseases
... Muscle crampingMotor neuron diseases
... muscle crampsMotor neuropathy
... muscle crampsMultifocal motor neuropathy
... muscle crampingMultifocal motor neuropathy with conduction block
... muscle crampsMuscle phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency
... crampsMuscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive, type 2E
... muscle crampsMuscular phosphorylase kinase deficiency
... muscle crampsMyasthenia, Limb-Girdle, with Tubular Aggregates
... muscle crampsMyasthenic syndrome, congenital, associated with acetylcholine receptor deficiency
... muscle crampsMyoadenylate deaminase deficiency
... muscle crampsMyoglobinuria recurrent
... muscle crampsMyoglobinuria, dominant form
... muscle crampsMyokymia
... crampsMyopathy tubular aggregates
... crampsN
Niacin toxicity
... crampsO
Opium withdrawal
... crampsP
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
... crampsPfiesteria piscicida infection
... muscle crampsPhosphoglucomutase deficiency type 1
... muscle crampsPlant poisoning - Solanine
... muscle crampsPolar bear poisoning
... muscle crampsPorphyria
... muscle cramps, crampingPostpartum hyperthyroidism
... Muscle crampsPostpartum hypothyroidism
... muscle crampsPrimary Fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsPrimary Hyperaldosteronism
... CrampingPsychiatric disorders associated Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsPuss caterpillar poisoning
... muscle crampsR
Refractory Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsRenal rickets
... muscle crampsRespiratory alkalosis
... muscle crampsRheumatoid arthritis related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsRinged seal poisoning
... muscle crampsRippling muscle disease
... muscle crampsRippling muscle disease, 1
... muscle crampsRippling muscle disease, 2
... muscle crampsS
Sarcoglycanopathy
... muscle crampsSardine poisoning (clupeotoxin)
... muscle crampsSea nettle sting
... muscle crampsSea wasp poisoning
... muscle crampsSea wasp poisoning (Chiropsalmus quadrigatus)
... muscle crampsSea wasp poisoning - Chironex fleckeri
... muscle crampsSecondary Dysmenorrhea
... menstrual crampingSecondary Fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsShamrock poisoning
... crampsShigella boydii infection
... stomach crampsShigella dysenteriae infection
... stomach crampsShigella flexneri infection
... stomach crampsShigella sonnei infection
... stomach crampsShort Bowel Syndrome
... crampingSLE related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsSleep disturbance related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsSlickhead poisoning (clupeotoxin)
... muscle crampsSmall bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome
... stomach crampsSpastic paraparesis
... muscle crampsStrain
... muscle crampingSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 1
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 10
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 11
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 12
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 13
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 2
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 3
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 4
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 5
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 6
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 7
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 8
... Muscle crampsSusceptibility to Celiac Disease 9
... Muscle crampsSystemic Capillary Leak Syndrome
... crampsT
Tacrine toxicity
... muscle crampsTarpon poisoning (clupeotoxin)
... muscle crampsTension myositis related fibromyalgia
... muscle crampsThyroid hormone plasma membrane transport defect
... muscle crampingTimme syndrome
... muscle crampsTorsion dystonia
... crampsTorsion dystonia, autosomal dominant
... crampsTorsion dystonia, autosomal recessive
... crampsTorsion dystonia, X-linked
... crampsTrichinosis
... slight stomachacheTroell-Junet syndrome
... muscle crampsTurner syndrome associated Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsType 1 diabetes
... muscle crampsType 1 diabetes related Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsType 2 diabetes
... muscle crampsU
Ulcerative colitis
... mild lower abdominal crampsUremia
... muscle crampsV
Venous Insufficiency
... crampingVisceral pain
... CrampsVitamin A embryopathy
... CrampingW
Walrus poisoning
... muscle crampsWater Intoxication
... muscle crampsWilliam's syndrome associated Celiac Disease
... Muscle crampsY
Y chromosome pericentric inversion
... Pelvic crampsYellow sac spider poisoning
... stomach crampsYoung Simpson syndrome
... Muscle crampsZ
Zadik Barak Levin syndrome
... Muscle cramps
Conditions listing complications: Cramps:
The following list of conditions
have 'Cramps' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
M
Magnesium wasting renal
... muscle crampsS
Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning
... muscle cramping (from vomiting/diarrhea)
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Causes of Cramps Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Cramps based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Cramps?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Cramps, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Cramps:
Subtypes of Cramps:
Abdominal cramps (263 causes), Muscle cramps (186 causes), Menstrual cramps (7 causes), Hand cramps (1 cause), Cramping abdominal pain (6 causes)
Symptoms related to Cramps:
Abdominal cramps (263 causes), Muscle cramps (186 causes), Menstrual cramps (7 causes), Abdominal pain (2090 causes), Stomach cramps (321 causes), Gastroenteritis (7 causes), Dysmenorrhoea (19 causes), Viral infection, Ectopic pregnancy, Miscarriage (113 causes), Pregnancy (316 causes), Kidney disease, Thyroid disease (4 causes), Hypokalemia (40 causes), Hypocalcemia (11 causes), Restless legs syndrome, Varicose veins (50 causes), Multiple sclerosis
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