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The diagnosis of muscle cramp is based on clinical features. Algorithms are presented for the diagnosis of muscle cramp and cramp syndromes.
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Jansen, P.H.P., Joosten, E.M.G. & Vingerhoets, H.M. Clinical diagnosis of muscle cramp and muscular cramp syndromes. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Nuerosci 241, 98–101 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02191149
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