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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Cramps Around The Chest Area
Question: I have getting cramps in the muscles around my chest and rib cage then last night i had a cramp in my left leg What can i do about this.
Brief Answer:
Take potassium rich diet.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query,
Muscle cramp can be due to low potassium levels.
Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
You can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself.
Take potassium rich diet.
Hot fomentation to leg and chest.
Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day. You need to continue the medication for couple of month to see effects.
If not relieved then you may need further investigation like CBC, CRP, Sr electrolyte, venous Doppler,ECG consulting your treating doctor. Serum B12 levels can be checked before starting methylcobal. Also let me know if you are on any medicines.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Take potassium rich diet.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query,
Muscle cramp can be due to low potassium levels.
Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
You can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself.
Take potassium rich diet.
Hot fomentation to leg and chest.
Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day. You need to continue the medication for couple of month to see effects.
If not relieved then you may need further investigation like CBC, CRP, Sr electrolyte, venous Doppler,ECG consulting your treating doctor. Serum B12 levels can be checked before starting methylcobal. Also let me know if you are on any medicines.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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