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What Do Muscle Spasms On The Buttocks Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017
Question: when I sit down it feels like I am sitting on something. the feeling is under my left buttcheek. my left leg also has a XXXXXXX horse type pain going through it if I sit for too long. could this just pulled muscles or something more serious?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
it is not likely to be a serious issue. This can happen due to a pulled muscle or a muscle spasm.
This can be relieved by local massage and a hot compress or application of a local analgesic gel. Stretching exercises of the involved muscles will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (24 minutes later)
is it normal for this to last multiple days?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can last for many days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Mild sprain can last for many days. f the spasms are intermittent then any electrolyte abnormality needs to be ruled out after a blood test.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do Muscle Spasms On The Buttocks Indicate?

Brief Answer: Muscle spasm likely. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. it is not likely to be a serious issue. This can happen due to a pulled muscle or a muscle spasm. This can be relieved by local massage and a hot compress or application of a local analgesic gel. Stretching exercises of the involved muscles will also help. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal