Muscle cramps are sudden, painful contractions that occur for a variety of reasons. They are more prominent in the elderly and can result from overuse or under use, injury or dehydration. The Mayo Clinic notes that often leg cramps occur for no...
Cramp bark is a tall bush commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Traditional healers value this attractive plant for its many potential health benefits. As of 2010, few scientific studies have investigated the benefits traditionally...
Muscle cramps are involuntary--usually painful--contractions of your muscles. They can strike your legs and feet, particularly at night; people over 50 are more susceptible to this type of cramp. Leg and foot cramps can also affect athletes. Leg...
The term "spontaneous abortion" or the initials SAB are often used to describe a pregnancy that ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation. According to the American Pregnancy Association, most miscarriages occur during the first 13...
According to Sutter Health, some women have Braxton-Hicks contractions during their pregnancy; a Braxton-Hicks contraction is an irregular, non-painful tightening of the uterine layers. However, if a woman is having painful contractions every 10...
Leg cramps are painful contractions of the leg muscles; the incidence of leg cramps increases with age. Often there is no official cause for the leg spasms; however, there are conditions or medications that can cause them. If the leg cramps become...
During a healthy pregnancy, the placenta--an organ that develops within the uterus--provides oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the developing fetus. Placenta previa occurs if the placenta becomes abnormally implanted at the base of the...
Motherwort, botanically known as Leonurus cardiaca, is a member of the mint family. It has a square stem with opposite serrated and lobed leaves. It blooms small purple and pink flowers in the summer months and grows up to 40 inches in height....
Foot cramps are painful contractions of muscles in the foot. A cramp can sideline you from activity while you wait for the cramping and pain to subside. Some people experience this cramping more than others, and many times it relates to...
A leg cramp is involuntary contraction of a muscle in the lower extremities of your body. Cramps occur suddenly and can be very painful. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to many minutes. Although cramps are generally benign, they can be a...
Muscle cramps are sudden involuntary and sometimes painful contractions that occur in one or more of your muscles. Muscle cramps are common and generally harmless. Most people experience a muscle cramp at some point in their lives. It is common...
Reflexology is the practice of stimulating nerve endings in the hands and feet to create effects in other parts of the body. When you're in labor, reflexology techniques may be able to help you with your contractions, so that your labor is faster,...
Miscarriage can be a traumatizing event, whether it happens in early pregnancy or late pregnancy. Most miscarriages take place in early pregnancy, before the 12th week, and are often referred to as spontaneous abortions. Miscarriages that occur...
Muscle relaxants are used to treat muscle spasms, which are painful contractions of the muscles. The term "muscle relaxants" refers to medications that have been approved by the FDA to relieve either spasticity, prolonged contraction of muscles...
Leg cramps, painful contractions of the lower leg muscles and feet, often wake sufferers from a sound sleep. Leg cramps occur more frequently in older people and pregnant women. Nocturnal leg cramps, leg cramps that occur during the night, often...
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Apart from strengthening the bones and teeth, it is also essential for the contraction and dilatation of the blood vessels, transmission of nerve impulses, intracellular signaling and muscle...
Muscle spasms are involuntary, often painful contractions of muscles throughout the body, especially those of the back and the limbs. They can arise from a variety of causes, among them fatigue, dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, vascular...
Leg cramps are painful contractions of the muscles of your legs, particularly in your thighs and calves. These cramps can be caused by intense or prolonged physical activity or exercise, or by muscle spasms triggered by dehydration, impaired...
Proper technique is crucial for the pushup. This exercise works a significant number of muscles simultaneously, and improper technique can easily lead to injury in the muscles of the neck or shoulder. A throbbing sensation in your neck muscles...
A miscarriage is usually preceded by one or more warning signs that indicate that the developing fetus may not survive. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that miscarriages occur in about 15 to 20 percent of...
Boosting fiber in your diet is easy. It is abundant in lots of foods and is added to others, ranging from snack bars to yogurt. But fiber that’s a big plus for most people can be a big problem if you have ulcerative colitis. Instead of...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, is a condition that occurs when the contents of the stomach flow backward into the esophagus. Although it is common in babies, breastfeeding women can also suffer from the condition as...
Bananas are a healthy snack; they are low in fat and cholesterol and high in essential vitamins and minerals. If you suffer from frequent muscle pain, such as neck pain, you may have another reason to add bananas to your daily diet. The high...
Nocturnal leg cramps refer to painful contractions of the leg muscles, typically in the calves, that happen during the night while at rest. According to the Cleveland Clinic, nocturnal leg cramps are found in anyone, with individuals in middle-age...
Many women call the second trimester "the honeymoon period" because they enjoy the pregnancy without the hassle of pregnancy symptoms. That's all about to change in the third trimester, when your body grimaces at the idea of carrying around...
The term "miscarriage" can refer to any type of pregnancy loss. Although many miscarriages occur naturally in the early stages of pregnancy, other types of losses occur later in pregnancy, or are medically or surgically induced due to problems...
Heat exhaustion occurs when your body can no longer regulate its core temperature. It can be caused by strenuous activity and high humidity. Untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition. Treat heat exhaustion...
Though less tasty than the sweet red berries that grow on the raspberry bush, raspberry leaves are often used to make tea to help with a few common ailments. Raspberry tea made with raspberry leaves has been known to help pregnant women with...
Pregnancy complications such as an incompetent cervix or pre-term contractions can make bedrest medically necessary for some women during pregnancy. Long periods of immobility can take a toll on your physical health by causing muscle weakness and...
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