Waking Up With Leg Cramps? Here’s What Your Body May Be Telling You
Your Nighttime Leg Cramps May Have a Cause You Haven’t Considered 
If You Often Get Leg Cramps At Night, Your Body May Be Warning You
Waking up in the middle of the night with a sudden, painful leg cramp can be both frustrating and alarming. For many people, these cramps happen occasionally and disappear quickly. But when they become frequent, your body may be trying to signal that something deeper is going on.
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Nighttime leg cramps are sudden muscle contractions that usually affect the calves, feet, or thighs. The pain can last from a few seconds to several minutes, sometimes leaving the muscles sore afterward. Although they are common — especially as people get older — frequent cramps should not always be ignored.
