KGO-TV, ABC7 Anchor Pete Wilson. Bay Area TV anchor and radio talk show host Pete Wilson â whose local broadcast career spanned three decades â died after suffering a heart attack during hip replacement surgery at Stanford Hospital, KGO-AM radio officials confirmed Saturday.
Most of us have experienced an occasional charley horse, that sudden, intense muscle pain that grips the calf muscle. Many people have, inexplicably, felt this pain in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, there is as yet no clear explanation of why it occurs.
Causes of Charlie Horses. In most of the cases, Charlie horses are the late responses of straining a muscle during exercise, or otherwise. The most common type of Charley horse, found in the calf region, is often the result of kicking while swimming.Charley horses in the upper leg are mainly caused by activities like running or jumping. Chronic health problems such as diabetes can cause problems with leg cramps.ormone imbalances, pregnancy and vascular problems can also be the cause, as can a bad case of the stomach flu with diarrhea. A deficiency in the electrolyte, potassium may bring on leg cramps. Potassium is an essential element that the body requires in order to regulate heartbeat and blood pressure.