Definitions
Cramp
When to make a doctor’s appointment
See a doctor if:
- Severe discomfort
- Swelling, redness, or skin changes
- Muscle weakness
- Frequent
- Not associated with an obvious cause
Self-care
Self-care options include stretching and massaging the muscle to help it relax. Applying heat or cold also may help.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a doctor if:
- Severe discomfort
- Swelling, redness, or skin changes
- Muscle weakness
- Frequent
- Not associated with an obvious cause