HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Cramps In Feet And Toes Of A Person With Heart Disease

I am 77 and have a history of heart valve surgeries resulting in prosthetic mitral and aorta valves. I consider myelf to be in good health. However, I suffer from cramps in my feet. Not only the toes, but also the top of my feet. I am 5 4 /140 lbs. Anything I can do to alleviate this?
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You have been experiencing foot and leg cramps. The cramps could be a sign of low potassium. I would recommend that you take extra potassium supplements or eat food rich in potassium like bananas citrus and fish. If this does not help then try quinine water. One glass of quinine a day may help reduce the cramps too.

I hope this answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care questions and concerns
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Cramps In Feet And Toes Of A Person With Heart Disease

Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You have been experiencing foot and leg cramps. The cramps could be a sign of low potassium. I would recommend that you take extra potassium supplements or eat food rich in potassium like bananas citrus and fish. If this does not help then try quinine water. One glass of quinine a day may help reduce the cramps too. I hope this answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care questions and concerns