causes of leg cramps and leg pain
It can be due to a cramp, injury, or other cause. Leg pain can be due to a muscle cramp (also called a charley horse). Common causes of cramps include: 1  Dehydration or low amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood.  Medicines (such as diuretics and statins)
1 In fact, when it comes to what causes leg cramps in women, high heel shoes are something to consider. 2  Kidney dialysis can be a cause of leg cramps at night.  Medications, including diuretics for high blood pressure, oral contraceptives, and statins.
Other common causes of leg pain include: 1  Atherosclerosis that blocks blood flow in the arteries (this type of pain, called claudication, is generally felt when exercising or walking and is relieved by rest)  Blood clot (deep vein thrombosis) from long-term bed rest.