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Nighttime leg cramps are a sudden intense pain in the thigh or calf. A cramp is a tight muscle that won't relax. They can be caused by mineral deficiency.
What Causes Leg Cramps? Leg cramps at night are called recumbency cramps, and are caused by spasmlike muscle contractions. You might also experience leg cramps after exercising if you are dehydrated. In both cases leg cramps can be caused by electrolyte or mineral imbalance in the body. If your leg cramps are brought on by exercise, you may be dehydrated.