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How do a pulled calf muscle and a cramped calf muscle differ?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cramps go away: A pulled muscle is painful and is due to an injury. A cramp can be from dehydration or a drug side effect.

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Answered 4/19/2013

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