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Which Is The Best Medication To Treat Leg Cramps?
Question: hello and thank you sir. there are too many medications listed for leg cramps. which is your best one to recommend? sir.
Brief Answer:
Cataflam can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Muscle cramps most of the time occur for no known reason, and they're harmless.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
You can use anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals provided there are no contraindications to their use. In case the cramps are persistent then proper prescription medicines may be needed.
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
Cataflam can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Muscle cramps most of the time occur for no known reason, and they're harmless.
Sometimes, it can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
You can use anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals provided there are no contraindications to their use. In case the cramps are persistent then proper prescription medicines may be needed.
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much Doctor Tayal. Do you think it is safe to take my Valium 2mg every night instead of occasionally...? For some reason when I am really stressed or when I don’t eat right or enough for the day since to make it worse . Since medications are not quite indicated and there are no complete control for this night leg cramps. is that correct ? Sir.
Brief Answer:
Valium can help you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can have Valium 2 mg for a few days but it is necessary to get a few blood tests done and start with proper supplements for a long term relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Valium can help you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can have Valium 2 mg for a few days but it is necessary to get a few blood tests done and start with proper supplements for a long term relief.
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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