Table 2 Medical conditions associated with cramps recorded in the study.

From: Association between physical activity and Nocturnal Leg Cramps in patients over 60 years old: a case-control study

Metabolic diseases

Diabetes

Hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism

Cirrhosis

Hypoparathyroidism/Hyperparathyroidism

Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)

Primary aldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome)

Severe renal insufficiency and haemodialysis

Neurologic and psychiatric diseases

Peripheral Neuropathy

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis

Parkinson’s disease

Restless leg Syndrome

Alcohol addiction

Cancer non in remission

Cardiovascular diseases

Hypertension

Severe Arteriopathy

Severe Venous insufficiency

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