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What Causes Severe Leg Cramps While Suffering From Osteoarthritis Of The Hip?
Question: My rt hip has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis..I am having issues with leg cramps from the but to the calf.
Happens on weight bearing. Have had deep tissue manual physical therapy which helps briefly...what
Effect does the arthritis have on leg cramping. Thank you
Happens on weight bearing. Have had deep tissue manual physical therapy which helps briefly...what
Effect does the arthritis have on leg cramping. Thank you
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
Osteoarthritis of hip causes or increase leg cramps in two ways-
1. In osteoarthritic joints the who weight of body transmitted directly to tendons and muscles surrounding it.
2. In hip osteoarthritis, its lumbar region which has to bear whole tension or weight instead of hip joint so here disc prolapse occurs and hence compression of nerves supplying lower limb occurs which cause cramps or fatigue of muscles.
So get treatment of your hip by visiting orthopedic surgeon,he may advise you MRI scan of hip.
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I hope you got the answer.
Thanks,
DR.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Directly related.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
Osteoarthritis of hip causes or increase leg cramps in two ways-
1. In osteoarthritic joints the who weight of body transmitted directly to tendons and muscles surrounding it.
2. In hip osteoarthritis, its lumbar region which has to bear whole tension or weight instead of hip joint so here disc prolapse occurs and hence compression of nerves supplying lower limb occurs which cause cramps or fatigue of muscles.
So get treatment of your hip by visiting orthopedic surgeon,he may advise you MRI scan of hip.
Upload it for discussion with me.
I hope you got the answer.
Thanks,
DR.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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