HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Cramping Of Left Calf Muscle Inspite Of Having Soft Drinks?

default
Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Question: Hello, My issue is the top of my left calf has been cramping (constantly) for 10 months and it gradually moved to middle of my calf and I would have pains in different areas around left leg. 4 months ago my right calf cramped in the middle of the muscle. I am 6'4' 225 lbs and very active, never smoked, and drink alcohol (couple drinks on the weekend). Never drank coffeeI have been drinking monster energy drinks for years and just start drinking red bulls last year. I stopped drinking all energy drinks 2 months ago and it started feeling a little relief. Although my calf still has tightness. My left calf muscle has shrunk in size, very considerable, now it's small and its hard to make a tight muscle. My right calf is shrinking too, They are losing thier mass. I went to a DR. and he wanted to send me to a knee Dr. Didn't go, to much money with no insurance. No, I'm not signing up for Obamacare. After all my research I think it is a plaque build up in my arteries from the amino acids in the drinks. I have never had anything wrong with me my entire 44 years, except a cold once. Any idea what could be wrong with me or advise on over the counter remedies? Thank You
doctor
Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of atherosclerotic changes in calf

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

There is possibility of atherosclerotic changes in lower limb blood vessels due to chronic use of soft drinks.
Your symptoms suggest another possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.

Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to shrinking of muscle and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.

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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practicing since :1998

Answered : 5164 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Cramping Of Left Calf Muscle Inspite Of Having Soft Drinks?

Brief Answer: Possibility of atherosclerotic changes in calf Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of atherosclerotic changes in lower limb blood vessels due to chronic use of soft drinks. Your symptoms suggest another possibility of Deep vein thrombosis. Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to shrinking of muscle and swelling like deep vein thrombosis. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Many of my patients get relief by yoga pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that. 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.