If You Often Get Leg Cramps At Night, Your Body May Be Trying To Warn You About Something
also be dangerous.
It is safer to get potassium from normal foods unless a clinician recommends supplementation.
Potassium-rich foods include:
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Yogurt
- Leafy greens
Simple Habits That May Help
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Try:
- Staying appropriately hydrated
- Stretching regularly
- Increasing exercise gradually
- Moving more during the day
- Wearing comfortable footwear
- Eating a balanced diet
When Leg Cramps Need Medical Attention
See a healthcare professional if cramps:
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- Happen very frequently
- Are becoming more painful
- Regularly wake you from sleep
- Last unusually long
- Occur with muscle weakness
