Idiopathic Cramps

Diagnosis:

Cramps occurring without physical examination findings of neurological disease and with normal electrolytes and calcium

Clinical features:

Cramps occurring without physical examination findings of neurological disease

Treatment:

Day time cramps:

  • Carbamazepine CBZ P.O.
  • Phenytoin PHT P.O.

Nocturnal cramps:

  • Carbamazepine CBZ, Phenytoin PHT, diazepam

Note: Quinine P.O. nocte works however risks out-way benefits