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What Cuses Severe Cramp At Back Of Leg?
Question: Woken during night with severe cramp at back of leg. Nausea and dizzines, felt very weak. When I tried to stand Fainted for a couple of minutes. Laid on bed, still feeling sick, hot and very sweaty. Took 30mins to get over bad dose of nausea. Still have slight cramp at back of leg & still feel sick two hours later. Have taken paracetamol
Brief Answer:
Following causes to your symptoms....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Feeling severe cramp at back of leg is indicative for possible deficiency in Magnesium and vitamins. I suggest to measure the blood levels of:
- electrolytes
- vitamin D
- lipids (lipid profile)
- glycemia (blood sugar levels)
Next, feeling nauseated and dizziness is a sign of hypo-tension (as you fainted for a couple of minutes). I suggest to run cardiac tests to get further evaluated:
- EKG
- holter monitoring
- cardiac echo
- stress test
- monitor your blood pressure
If everything is ok with your heart, then, everything you are experiencing is related to peri/menopausal syndrome. I advise to:
- drink plenty of water
- have chamomile tea at bedtime
Having "bad dose of nausea" (as you call it) might be related to:
- foods you have consumed (bad foods)
- dehydration
- cervical syndrome
- possible GI viral infection
I advise to take plenty of water with lemon juice. If no improvement, should consult you doctor for further evaluation.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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