Health Conditions
Systematic illnesses, hormone issues, and some chronic medical conditions may also put a person at risk for chronic LC. These health conditions include:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Alcohol use disorder
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Lumbar canal stenosis
- Flat feet
- Hypothyroidism
- Osteoarthritis
- Nerve damage
- Nerve disorders
It is best that you consult a healthcare professional to give you a correct diagnosis of the cause of your condition. There are a myriad of underlying illnesses that can cause leg cramps.
References:
[1] https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/conditions/leg-cramps#:~:text=A%20leg%20cramp%20is%20an,tend%20to%20last%20the%20longest.
[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14170-leg-cramps
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/what-causes-leg-cramps