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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Leg Of An Alcoholic?
Question: I'm an alcoholic and I am experiencing a charly horse cramp in my left leg, cramps and muscle contractions both R&L hands. Is there a chance that this is due to a vitamin deficiency?
Brief Answer:
Riboflavin deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Alcoholism causes Vitamin B deficiency along with Riboflavin such is Vitamin B2.
Patients with Riboflavin deficiency develop muscle camps in the calves.
Avoid alcohol, smoking, caffeine. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily. Drink Lemonade daily. Take Neurokind LC tablet or a tablet that contains Vitamin B complex and L Carnitine, twice a day for 2 months. These are over the counter medicines.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Riboflavin deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Alcoholism causes Vitamin B deficiency along with Riboflavin such is Vitamin B2.
Patients with Riboflavin deficiency develop muscle camps in the calves.
Avoid alcohol, smoking, caffeine. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily. Drink Lemonade daily. Take Neurokind LC tablet or a tablet that contains Vitamin B complex and L Carnitine, twice a day for 2 months. These are over the counter medicines.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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