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Should I Go To The ER For A Cramp In My Calf After Recent Binge Drinking?
24 y old female normally fit and well but last two days episode of binge drinking (and a few more eps of this since new year). Was mostly in bed whole time. Now I have a cramp in my calf, no red no swelling kind of coming and going but dont know if its also in my right but not as bad. Seeing gp tomorrow to deal with obvious issue but cannot sleep as dont know if i should go to a&e?
Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Hi,
Dehydration could be one of the cause of such cramps post binge drinking. I recommend a visit to the ER to ascertain the same. If in case dehydrated iv fluids or oral rehydration fluids can help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Raju A. T., General & Family Physician
Dehydration could be one of the cause of such cramps post binge drinking. I recommend a visit to the ER to ascertain the same. If in case dehydrated iv fluids or oral rehydration fluids can help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Raju A. T., General & Family Physician
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