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What Causes Foot Cramps Late At Night?
Question: I always get foot cramps late at night. I'm 21 now and have had this happen since I was little. It's always very painful and the only way I can get it to go away is with Tylenol. Why does this happen so frequently?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Leg/foot cramps are very common in females my advise for you
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 and calcium rich diet.
Hot and cold fomentation to foot.
You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects.
Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day.
Another possibility of Raynaud’s vascular occlusion/nerve compression leading to persistent foot pain.
Clinical examination is required to diagnose it.
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. . If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Leg/foot cramps are very common in females my advise for you
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 and calcium rich diet.
Hot and cold fomentation to foot.
You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects.
Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day.
Another possibility of Raynaud’s vascular occlusion/nerve compression leading to persistent foot pain.
Clinical examination is required to diagnose it.
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. . If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.
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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