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What Causes Severe Back Pain?
Question: my back hurts when i lie down and when i get up my calf and foot hurts
Brief Answer:
Massage therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It looks to be an mineral or electrolyte disturbance.
Drink lots of water / ORS solution.
Back muscles and calf muscles are going into spasm because of dehydration without electrolytes.
Get the muscles a light massage.
Hydrate well
Stroll around and do not rest too much.
Let me know how it feels in 24 hours
Massage therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It looks to be an mineral or electrolyte disturbance.
Drink lots of water / ORS solution.
Back muscles and calf muscles are going into spasm because of dehydration without electrolytes.
Get the muscles a light massage.
Hydrate well
Stroll around and do not rest too much.
Let me know how it feels in 24 hours
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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