Table 5.
Representative causes and recommendations for prevention or therapeutic techniques for muscle cramps in patients with liver diseases.
| Causes | Prevention or Therapeutic Techniques |
|---|---|
| Nerve dysfunction | Shakuyaku-kanzo-to, Orphenadrine, Baclofendagger, Pregabalin |
| Muscle atrophy | Taurine |
| Energy metabolism | Branched-chain amino acids, Levocarnitine, Zinc, Vitamin D |
| Plasma volume | Reduction in diuretics |
| Electrolytes | Shakuyaku-kanzo-to |
| Diabetes mellitus | Antidiabetic drugs |