Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains usually in your calf, foot or thigh.
Sometimes, the cramp may cause your leg to spasm — to tighten uncontrollably.
Although painful to live with, cramps in your legs are generally harmless.
Although painful to live with, cramps in your legs are generally harmless.
In Summary
Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains usually in your calf, foot or thigh.
Sometimes, the cramp may cause your leg to spasm — to tighten uncontrollably.
Although painful to live with, cramps in your legs are generally harmless.
