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What causes leg cramps in the middle of the night? what can i do to get them to stop? how can i prevent them from re-occurring?
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Hydration: Night cramps in the legs are usually caused from an electrolyte imbalance. Some things to consider are getting proper hydration and electrolyte balance established. And also make sure you are doing enough stretching.
Answered 6/17/2019
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