The most common cause that is typically seen in patients who develop leg cramps is exercising in an unusual way, meaning either more activity or a different exercise. Leg cramps are more common in young (adolescent age) and older (over 65) patients. Patients who weigh more are more prone to developing leg cramps.
pigmented mole see under nevus. mole 1 (mÅl) n. A skin lesion, commonly a nevus, that is typically raised and discolored. mole 2 (mÅl) n. A fleshy abnormal mass formed in the uterus by the degeneration or abortive development of an ovum. mole 1. Etymology: L, mass, Usage notes: informal. 1 a pigmented nevus. 2 (in obstetrics) a hydatid mole. mole 2
Spider nevus goes by several names: spider veins, spider angioma, nevus aranius, and vascular spider. A nevus is a collection of small, dilated arterioles (blood vessels) clustered very close to the surface of the skin. The cluster of vessels is web-like, with a central spot and radiating vessels; hence the name spider.Spider nevi can be caused by injuries, sun exposure, hormonal changes, or liver disease, but often the cause is unknown.For most people, the nevi are not a medical concern, but in some cases they may cause discomfort.he cluster of vessels is web-like, with a central spot and radiating vessels; hence the name spider. Spider nevi can be caused by injuries, sun exposure, hormonal changes, or liver disease, but often the cause is unknown.