10 Causes of Muscle Cramps
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease occurs when there is gradual loss of kidney function over a period of time ranging from months to years. Early stages of the condition have little to no symptoms. In the later stages, affected individuals may experience vomiting, tiredness, leg swelling, appetite loss, and confusion.
It has also been associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, anemia, and bone disease. Some causes of chronic kidney disease are hypertension, diabetes, polycystic kidney disease, and glomerulonephritis. Muscle cramps, especially leg cramps, are common among those with kidney disease due to fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
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