The western jackdaw is found from north-west Africa through all of Europe, except for the extreme north, and eastwards through central Asia to the eastern Himalayas and Lake Baikal. To the east, it occurs throughout Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and north-west India.he common name jackdaw first appeared in the 16th century, and is thought to be a compound of the forename Jack, used in animal names to signify a small form (e.g. jack snipe), and the archaic native English word daw. Formerly, western jackdaws were simply called daws.
Other medications that may cause leg cramps include osteoporosis drugs like raloxifene and teriparatide; intravenous iron sucrose (used to treat anemia); asthma medications like albuterol; conjugated estrogens (used to treat menopause symptoms); and pain meds like naproxen and pregabalin.
This is especially seen during summers, if the person has been out in the sun, to do his exercise or for work. Problems, which affect the blood vessels are also known to cause ankle cramps. Peripheral arterial disease is one of the problems, which can cause leg cramps. Many times, when the person walks a short distance, he experiences severe cramps in the ankle. However, the problem subsides after taking sufficient amount of rest. Prolonged period of inactivity can also give rise to cramps in the leg.