10 Causes of Leg Cramps
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Motor Neuron Disease
Motor neuron disease occurs when there is disease that affects the cells that control the voluntary muscles of the body. Some examples include monomelic amyotrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, progressive bulbar palsy, and pseudobulbar palsy. Motor neuron disease can affect both children or adults.
While it usually causes movement issues, the most commonly observed symptom is muscle weakness. Other symptoms include breathing issues, muscle spasms, muscle cramps such as leg cramps, difficulty speaking, and issues with swallowing. Leg cramps occur if the nerves supplying the leg muscles are affected by the disease.
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