Thyroid Disease and Persistent Cramps

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If you're suffering cramps frequently and they last for more than 10 - 15 minutes and respond poorly to conventional treatments of resting and stretching to relieve the pain, then it could be an indicator that there's something more serious going on with your health.

Thyroid disease, as in this example, is one condition. Other conditions include ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), hardening of the arteries, spinal stenosis, endocrine disorders, chronic infections, metabolic imbalances and liver cirrhosis.

Remember to consult your doctor if your cramps are persistent and severe, says the Ultimate Cramp Busting Guide's Dr Adrian Cohen.