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How To Treat Chronic Charlie Horses In Calves?

I am a healthy 44 yo W male and have been developing chronic charlie horses in my calves. Very painful in a sustained contraction for 3-5 minutes, left with muscle soreness afterward. I go for my routine PE and just had one and all was WNL. What do you think?
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possible underlying causes like a peripheral vascular disease.

Investigations like arterial Doppler is required for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Chronic Charlie Horses In Calves?

Hello, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible underlying causes like a peripheral vascular disease. Investigations like arterial Doppler is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician