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Diseases » Cramp » Introduction
 

Cramp

Cramp: Introduction

A painful spasm of muscles leading to pain. May refer to abdominal cramps (called colic), menstrual cramps, or muscle cramps.

Symptoms of Cramp

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Cramp: Complications

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Medical Books Excerpts
  • Dyspepsia
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dyspepsia
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Abdominal Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Abdominal pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Dyspepsia
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Abdominal Pain
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Dyspepsia
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Misdiagnosis and Cramp

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Causes of Cramp

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Definitions of Cramp:

A sustained and usually painful contraction of muscle fibers. This may occur as an isolated phenomenon or as a manifestation of an underlying disease process (e.g., UREMIA; HYPOTHYROIDISM; MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; etc.). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1398) - (Source - Diseases Database)

A painful and involuntary muscular contraction - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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