Cramp at night is common. It is caused by entire muscles, or muscle groups, going into spasm. The episodes are transient and may be quite painful. Afterwards, the affected muscle(s) may be tender for up to 24 hours.
Many conditions may cause cramp and it is important to exclude these before embarking upon treatment.
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