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LEG CRAMPS |
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endocrine/metabolic: |
electrolyte abnormalities, eg. hypokalaemiauraemia haemodialysis respiratory alkalosis hyperthyroidism hypoglycaemia |
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neurological: |
diabetic neuropathy vitamin B 12 deficiencyperipheral nerve injury motor neurone disease (ALS) |
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vascular: |
peripheral vascular disease deep vein thrombosis |
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other/miscellaneous: |
alcohol heat cramps contractures |
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