Is this really a muscle cramp?
- 1 September 1989
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 86 (3) , 227-232
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1989.11704400
Abstract
In this article, Dr Eaton aids physicians in the differential diagnosis of muscle cramps and conditions that mimic cramps. He also explains the difference between idiopathic cramps and cramps caused by systemic disorders that respond to specific treatment. Finally, he proposes a plan for evaluating and treating patients who complain of muscle cramps.Keywords
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