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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Spasms In The Legs

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Posted on Sat, 3 Dec 2016
Question: i am having muscle spasms in both legs from hip to toes. the spasms are on the interior and outer and back of legs. then it extends mainly into the right foot turning it inward. today i also had spasms in the right arm from the shoulder into the hand. it is the worst in the morning, beginning around 4:00 am. i am unable to stand or walk when this happens.these symptoms began about 7-8 days ago and is getting steadilly worse each day.
i became ill 6 nights ago following dinner. i broke out in a sweat and started projectal vomiting. i also began having horrible diarrhea, mostly liquid. i have FAP disease so i had a total colectomy in 1985.
do you have any idea what these symptoms could indicate?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need CT scan brain

Detailed Answer:
hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon
Your problem started post dinner with projectile vomiting and diarrhea mostly liquid . Now you are suffering from spasms which are worst in early morning. You are taking imodium but no result.
In my opinion you are suffering from electrolyte imbalance due to gastro-enteritis.
I suggest you start taking a combination of antibiotics and metronidazole , plenty of electral or oral rehydration fluid.
If you feel that you are not improving in about 3 days then please get admitted for intravenous fluids
I hope I have answered your questions . Pl feel free to ask any further questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Spasms In The Legs

Brief Answer: Need CT scan brain Detailed Answer: hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon Your problem started post dinner with projectile vomiting and diarrhea mostly liquid . Now you are suffering from spasms which are worst in early morning. You are taking imodium but no result. In my opinion you are suffering from electrolyte imbalance due to gastro-enteritis. I suggest you start taking a combination of antibiotics and metronidazole , plenty of electral or oral rehydration fluid. If you feel that you are not improving in about 3 days then please get admitted for intravenous fluids I hope I have answered your questions . Pl feel free to ask any further questions.