LEG CRAMPS IN CHILDREN

Authors
LEUNG AKC WONG BE CHO HYH CHAN PYH
Citation
Akc. Leung et al., LEG CRAMPS IN CHILDREN, Clinical pediatrics, 36(2), 1997, pp. 69-73
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
Clinical pediatrics → ACNP
ISSN journal
00099228
Volume
36
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
69 - 73
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-9228(1997)36:2<69:LCIC>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Most leg cramps are benign and self-limited. Idiopathic nocturnal leg cramp is the most common form of cramps, Occasionally, leg cramps may signify a significant systemic disorder. Investigations are usually no t necessary unless indicated by the history or physical examination. S ymptomatic treatment consists of stretching the affected calf muscle b y forcible dorsiflexion of the foot.