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How to prevent a Charley horse. Prevention is important when it comes to these cramps, says Jennifer Beck, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at UCLA Health in Los Angeles. “Make sure you do a proper ...
Charley horses have many possible causes directly resulting from high or low pH or substrate concentrations in the blood, including hormonal imbalances, dehydration, low levels of magnesium, potassium, or calcium (evidence has been mixed), [5] [6] [7] side effects of medication, or, more seriously, diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuropathy. [8]
Doctors and physical therapists explain what charley horses are, why they happen, and how to prevent and treat the painful and annoying muscle cramps.
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How did the page come to say that a charlie horse *shouldn't* be considered a cramp when all three sources say the exact opposite? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Neoform (talk • contribs) 05:33, 16 February 2009 (UTC) "A is a B" does not necessarily mean that "B is an A". A 'Charley Horse' is one kind of a cramp - one caused by a blow.
Equinophobia may also be triggered by a fall from a horse. In many cases, people begin to avoid horses and this gradually develops from fear to a serious phobia. [4] [5] [3] The phobia can also be caused by a simple fear of the animal itself. A horse's imposing size and weight and large teeth may scare some people, especially children. [6]
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