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What is the possible cause of leg cramping? my dad experienced it lately at night and suffer painful cramp both legs. he's 59.

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Restless leg syndrom: If cramps are worse with exercise, arterial disease is most likely etiology. If cramps are worse at night, restless leg syndrome needs to be excluded.

Answered 3/22/2014

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