Patient's question:
Xiaoming had acupuncture treatment on December 27, 2009. Past treatment history and effectiveness: Accidentally fell down, then had acupuncture. What kind of assistance is needed: What treatment methods are effective, whether to be hospitalizedDoctor's answer:
Muscle cramp refers to the phenomenon where muscles in a certain part of the body contract forcefully without limit and cannot relax quickly. The most common areas for cramps are the back of the calf, the back of the thigh, and the front of the thigh. Additionally, small muscles in the feet, fingers, arms, abdomen, and even between the ribs can experience cramps. During a cramp, the entire muscle becomes hard, and sometimes it can even be seen that the muscle is twitching under the skin. The duration of a cramp may disappear within a few seconds, but it can also last for more than 15 minutes. If not treated promptly or if the original activity is interrupted, it may repeatedly occur in a short period of time.