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Suffering With Food Poisoning, Vomiting And Diarrhea Subsided, Severe Leg Cramps. How Long Will They Last?
I am fighting food poisoning that began last night. The vomiting stopped last and diarrhea about late afternoon. I ve had bananas and crackers with Gatorade. The only symptom I can t find relief is leg cramps . How long should they last? Any home remedies for leg cramps besides warm compression which I ve done with little relief.
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic.
The leg cramps is most likely due to dehydration and salt loss due to your diarrhoea. I would advise you to take plenty of fluids and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) - which will be able to replace your water and salt loss. If this is followed, then your cramps should subside within a day or two. If you can't get ORS, then you can add a pinch of salt to your fluids and also take pottassium rich foods like bananas, tender coconut, etc.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sheeba Stephen
The leg cramps is most likely due to dehydration and salt loss due to your diarrhoea. I would advise you to take plenty of fluids and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) - which will be able to replace your water and salt loss. If this is followed, then your cramps should subside within a day or two. If you can't get ORS, then you can add a pinch of salt to your fluids and also take pottassium rich foods like bananas, tender coconut, etc.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sheeba Stephen
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