10 Causes of Foot Cramps
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Motor Neuron Disease
Motor neuron disease is a term describing a group of conditions that affect the motor neurons that control the voluntary muscles of the body. Some examples of motor neuron disease include pseudobulbar palsy, monomelic amyotrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and progressive bulbar palsy.
This group of diseases can affect individuals of all ages. It mainly causes movement-related issues with the primary symptom being muscle weakness. Other symptoms include muscle spasms or cramps (including the foot), breathing issues, respiratory difficulty, dysphagia, and dysarthria. Leg and foot cramps occur if the disease affects nerves that supply the muscles of the region.
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