10 Leg Cramps Symptoms
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Spasms
As a leg cramp is an involuntary muscle contraction, a person's leg may spasm when the cramp happens. A spasm can be both unpleasant and surprising, especially if the cramp occurs during the night.
Sometimes, a cramp may come with multiple spasms. Typically, the spasms that occur after the initial cramp are not as intense as the first one and go away quickly. Those who have more than one spasm shouldn't put any pressure on their leg until it stops spasming.
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