Cramp
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Sudden and Intense
A cramp is a sharp pain that starts suddenly and is usually intense, making it memorable. During the swim, I had a cramp that made me stop mid-lap.
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Common Activities
Cramps often occur during exercise, but they can also happen when you're still, especially at night. I was just sitting when a leg cramp struck out of nowhere.
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Temporary Discomfort
While painful, cramps are temporary and usually pass if you stretch or massage the area. She did some stretches to ease the cramp in her calf.