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I ve had an ache, like a Charlie horse in my left calf for about 3 weeks. I m concerned it may be a blood clot or DVT. I saw my Dr. last week, she ordered blood work and thinks my magnesium level is down. Now tonight the pain is bad again. Isn t there an ultra sound or MRI that should be done/
You have complain of pain in calf muscles that because of spasm of this calf muscle. There are many cause for spasm of muscle. Your magnesium level is low that because of this cause spasm of calf muscle.
During sudden spasm of calf muscle you have to massage over this area.Try to strech your muscle so it become relax. Try to earn your muscle that decrease spasm. You can put some weight over muscle that may helpful.
Eat foods that have more calcium and magnesium. Eat fress fruits and green vegetables. Drink more water. physiotherapy may helpful. Do some streching excercise. Avoid alcohol.
less hydration may cause muscle spasm so be hydrated. Over exertions may worsen muscle cramps. put your leg against wall and strech. .. that type of excercise may helpful.
Wish you a good health Take care. Thanks.
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have complain of pain in calf muscles that because of spasm of this calf muscle. There are many cause for spasm of muscle. Your magnesium level is low that because of this cause spasm of calf muscle. During sudden spasm of calf muscle you have to massage over this area.Try to strech your muscle so it become relax. Try to earn your muscle that decrease spasm. You can put some weight over muscle that may helpful. Eat foods that have more calcium and magnesium. Eat fress fruits and green vegetables. Drink more water. physiotherapy may helpful. Do some streching excercise. Avoid alcohol. less hydration may cause muscle spasm so be hydrated. Over exertions may worsen muscle cramps. put your leg against wall and strech. .. that type of excercise may helpful. Wish you a good health Take care. Thanks.