The knee is a weight-bearing and one of the body’s biggest joints that play an important role in weight-bearing and movement. It one of its most injury-prone areas because it’s made up of bones that can move out of joint or fracture, as well as cartilage, tendons, and ligaments that can tear or strain.
Most knee injuries are mild and heal on their own with proper rest and care. Others may require medical or surgical interventions. Sometimes pain and inflammation are the signs of a chronic knee condition like arthritis that cause damage to the knee joint. Here are some common conditions that can lead to pain and associated symptoms in your knee.
Leg cramps
A cramp anywhere in the body is defined as a tightening of a muscle or a group of muscles. The calf muscles are most likely to cramp, but other leg muscles – such as quadriceps and hamstrings – can cramp up too. You are more likely to have muscle cramps in the leg during pregnancy or when you exercise. Other possible causes of muscle cramps include:
- Dehydration
- Nerve problems in your legs
- Infections, such as tetanus
- Liver disease
- Toxins, like mercury or lead or in the blood
When you experience a cramp, you will suddenly feel a strong contraction in the affected muscle, or spasm. The pain secondary to cramps can last anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. You may feel mild to moderate muscle soreness for a few hours after the cramp passes.
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