The effects of diuretic use and the presence of ascites on muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis: a nationwide study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00535-020-01694-8
Abstract: Administration of diuretics and the presence of ascites in patients with cirrhosis were reported to be associated with muscle cramps; however, the clinical evidence is limited. This study aimed to determine whether muscle cramps are… read more here.
Keywords: presence; patients cirrhosis; diuretic use; muscle cramps ... See more keywords
Impact of l-carnitine on imatinib-related muscle cramps in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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DOI: 10.1007/s10637-019-00860-x
Abstract: Introduction Muscle cramps constitute one of the leading adverse events of imatinib, the standard first-line treatment for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). This study aims to assess the impact of l-carnitine on relieving cramps in… read more here.
Keywords: cramps patients; gastrointestinal stromal; muscle cramps; carnitine ... See more keywords
Paraneoplastic neuromyotonia due to lung carcinoma and invisible muscle cramps evaluated using ultrasonography
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2501-1
Abstract: lateralis, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius muscles, similar to a previous report [2]. It revealed persistent and involuntary contractions in the hypodermal muscles of the trapezius (left), deltoid (right and left), tibialis anterior (right), and gastrocnemius… read more here.
Keywords: tibialis anterior; muscle; muscle cramps; gastrocnemius ... See more keywords
Recurrent Muscle Cramps in a Boy
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DOI: 10.1007/s12098-021-03939-7
Abstract: To the Editor: Andersen–Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a clinical entity characterized by a classic triad of episodic flaccid muscle weakness (periodic paralysis), ventricular arrhythmia with prolonged QT interval, and skeletal anomalies [1]. It may occur… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; muscle weakness; muscle cramps; recurrent muscle ... See more keywords
Vitamin K2 as a potential therapeutic candidate for the prevention of muscle cramps in hemodialysis patients: A prospective multicenter, randomized, controlled, crossover pilot trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111608
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Muscle cramps occur in 33% to 78% of patients with dialysis. The etiology of muscle cramps is poorly understood, and no clear evidence-based prevention or treatment strategies exist. Improved interventions are urgently needed. The… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; trial; severity muscle; muscle cramps ... See more keywords
Pharmacological analysis of Poecilotheria spider venoms in mice provides clues for human treatment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.08.013
Abstract: &NA; Bites of tiger spiders belonging to Poecilotheria genus cause moderate to severe pain and long‐lasting local or generalized muscle cramps in humans. Bites occur in regions of the spiders' natural habitat, India and Sri… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; stereotypy; poecilotheria; muscle cramps ... See more keywords
Mac-2-binding protein glycosylation isomer is useful to predict muscle cramps in patients with chronic liver disease
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031145
Abstract: Muscle cramps are frequently overlooked and worsen the quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). Therefore, a valuable biomarker for predicting muscle cramps is required in the clinical setting. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: patients chronic; muscle cramps; cramps patients; muscle ... See more keywords
Hereditary Angiopathy With Nephropathy, Aneurysm, and Muscle Cramps (HANAC) Syndrome Presenting to Neuro-Ophthalmology With Metamorphopsia.
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DOI: 10.1097/wno.0000000000000812
Abstract: H ereditary angiopathy with nephropathy, aneurysm, and muscle cramps (HANAC) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of Type 4 collagen affecting the vasculature of multiple organ systems including the brain, skin, muscles, kidneys, and… read more here.
Keywords: ophthalmology; angiopathy nephropathy; hanac syndrome; muscle cramps ... See more keywords
Clinical features of muscle cramp in 14 dogs.
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DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15965
Abstract: BACKGROUND Muscle cramps (MCs) are prolonged, involuntary, painful muscle contractions characterized by an acute onset and short duration, caused by peripheral nerve hyperactivity. OBJECTIVES To provide a detailed description of the clinical features and diagnostic… read more here.
Keywords: features muscle; mcs; clinical features; muscle ... See more keywords
Relationship of muscle cramps to quality of life and sleep disturbance in patients with chronic liver diseases: A nationwide study
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.13745
Abstract: Although muscle cramps frequently occur in patients with cirrhosis, the importance of muscle cramps remains unclear. The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship of muscle cramps with quality of life (QOL) and… read more here.
Keywords: cramps quality; muscle; relationship muscle; muscle cramps ... See more keywords
Long term quinine for muscle cramps may increase death risk
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j2236
Abstract: Long term use of quinine, prescribed off label for muscle cramps or restless leg syndrome, is associated with increased mortality, says a study of UK GP prescribing published in JAMA .1 The British National Formulary… read more here.
Keywords: long term; term quinine; quinine; muscle cramps ... See more keywords