What Causes Painful Spasms In Lower Shin And Foot?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015

Question: I just had some type of lower shin, foot spasm that was painful and made my big toe pull backwards

Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
low potassium , calcium or magnesium

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using our service. You can have low potassium , calcium or magnesium that can cause this cramps. I suggest to have a laboratory test to evaluate electrolytes.
I hope that I answered your question
Dr Sara

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