Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis of Liver: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Muscle cramps are witnessed in 22-88% of patients with cirrhosis of liver and frequently lead to sleep disturbance with an appalling impact on quality of life. Despite such a high prevalence, there is lack of evidence-based management protocol due to scarcity of trials on treatment options in the literature. This study aimed to review systematically the available therapeutic options for muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis of liver.

Methods

A systematic review of the relevant databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science) to identify treatments for muscle cramps in patients with hepatic cirrhosis was performed. Studies meeting the selection criteria were reviewed and assessed for risk of bias and analyzed.

Results

Twenty-four publications were i

SUBMITTER: Kalia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9168737 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature