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What Causes Ankle And Muscle Cramps At Night?

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Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014
Question: I am having serve ankle and muscle cramping at night. My toes go rigid. I am drinking water throughout the day and peeing it out a couple of times an hour and the same throughout the night. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Check electrolytes

Detailed Answer:
Dear
I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering.

At first, I would suggest you to check your electrolytes (especially sodium, calcium)
If they result normal contact your neurologist and schedule an ENG it will be really helpfully in exterminating the cause of cramps

Hope my answer will help you

Wish you all the best
Regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist
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What Causes Ankle And Muscle Cramps At Night?

Brief Answer: Check electrolytes Detailed Answer: Dear I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering. At first, I would suggest you to check your electrolytes (especially sodium, calcium) If they result normal contact your neurologist and schedule an ENG it will be really helpfully in exterminating the cause of cramps Hope my answer will help you Wish you all the best Regards Dr Eris Ranxha Neurologist