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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Episodes Of Charley Horse And Muscle Cramps In The Calves And Feet
Question: I have been getting a lot of XXXXXXX horses and muscle cramps in my calfs and feet lately. Do you know what could be causing this?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Muscle cramps most of the time occur for no known reason, and they're harmless.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
The use of anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals can be taken provided there are no contraindications to their use.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Can be due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Muscle cramps most of the time occur for no known reason, and they're harmless.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
The use of anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals can be taken provided there are no contraindications to their use.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Dr. Yogesh D
I have been being sure to drink plenty of water and Gatorade as well and have still been having these a lot. Do you think I should have blood work done to check for imbalances?
Brief Answer:
You can get the blood work done for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A blood work for serum electrolytes and thyroid levels is the best way to know the exact problem and you can then start with proper supplements and dietary changes according to the results.
Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
You can get the blood work done for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A blood work for serum electrolytes and thyroid levels is the best way to know the exact problem and you can then start with proper supplements and dietary changes according to the results.
Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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