Muscle Cramp: Symptoms & Signs (Muscle Spasm, Charley Horse)

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Muscle Cramp

Alternate Names : Muscle Spasm, Charley Horse

Muscle Cramp | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The main symptom of a muscle cramp or spasm is pain in the muscle. The muscle itself is tender to the touch. In most cases a person is unable to continue using the affected muscle due to the pain.

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Author: Minot Cleveland, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/19/01

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