10 Causes of Leg Cramps
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Dehydration
Dehydration occurs if there is deficit in total body water resulting in disruption of the body’s metabolic processes. This occurs if there is excessive loss of water compared to intake of water due to exercise, climate, or disease.
Dehydration can cause symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, confusion, physical deterioration, mental deterioration, headaches, general discomfort, seizures, and muscle cramps including leg cramps. Leg cramps occur as deficit in total body water can cause decreased salt levels.
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