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What causes hand cramps?

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Many causes: Changes in temperature (too hot or too cold), overuse, changes in ph (hyperventilation), trauma are a few of the more common things.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/20/2012

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Muscle: Use of hand muscles which are small and weak with a small cross sectional area may seem important but itis nit hte most significant. Sometime calcium metabolism, swelling, fatigue , nerve compression.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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