Muscle cramps in liver disease

Shivang S. Mehta; Michael B. Fallon

doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2013.03.017

Muscle cramps in liver disease

Shivang S. Mehta, Michael B. Fallon

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Abstract

Muscle cramps are common in patients with liver disease and adversely influence quality of life. The exact mechanisms by which they occur remain unclear, although a number of pathophysiological events unique to liver disease may contribute. Clinical studies have identified alterations in 3 areas: nerve function, energy metabolism, and plasma volume/electrolytes. Treatments have focused on these particular areas with varied results. This review will focus on the clinical features of muscle cramps in patients with liver disease and review potential mechanisms and current therapies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1385-1391
Number of pages	7
Journal	Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Volume	11
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2013.03.017
State	Published - Nov 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Chronic Liver Disease

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Hepatology
Gastroenterology

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Muscle cramps in liver disease

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