LEG CRAMPS

endocrine/metabolic:

electrolyte abnormalities, eg. hypokalaemia

uraemia

haemodialysis

respiratory alkalosis

hyperthyroidism

hypoglycaemia

neurological:

diabetic neuropathy

vitamin B12 deficiency

peripheral nerve injury

motor neurone disease (ALS)

vascular:

peripheral vascular disease

deep vein thrombosis

other/miscellaneous:

alcohol

heat cramps

contractures

click here to return to the main contents page of Differential Diagnoses in General Medicine

Hosted by www.Geocities.ws

1