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Suggest Remedy For Severe Leg Cramps
Question: My mother has leg cramps with leg movement when she sleeps. What causes it and what can relieve the discomfort?
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modification by exercise, dietary changes
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Leg cramps area usually due to less physical activity, Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, Vitamin deficiency.
I advise that she give plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink 1 to 2 litres of water daily. Apply hot packs to the cramping regions. She can take Tablet Levocarnitine one tablet a day for a month as this reduces the incidence of cramps. Walking briskly for 45 minutes a day will be good exercise to keep the muscles pumping with good blood circulation and prevent cramps when she sleeps.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Lifestyle modification by exercise, dietary changes
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Leg cramps area usually due to less physical activity, Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, Vitamin deficiency.
I advise that she give plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink 1 to 2 litres of water daily. Apply hot packs to the cramping regions. She can take Tablet Levocarnitine one tablet a day for a month as this reduces the incidence of cramps. Walking briskly for 45 minutes a day will be good exercise to keep the muscles pumping with good blood circulation and prevent cramps when she sleeps.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Is Levocarnitine available over the counter T the pharmacy?
Brief Answer:
Not an over the counter drug
Detailed Answer:
I don't it will be available over the counter. You can rather follow the other precautions I mentioned for relief of you can't get this medicine from your Pharmacy.
Not an over the counter drug
Detailed Answer:
I don't it will be available over the counter. You can rather follow the other precautions I mentioned for relief of you can't get this medicine from your Pharmacy.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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