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What Causes Cramping In Foot Suddenly?
I have been on Weight Watchers for about 10 days and have lost 3-1/2 lbs. For the past week I have had leg cramps while I'm in bed. I couldn't even stand on my right foot this morning the cramp was so bad. I'm eating properly and can't imagine why this is suddenly happening. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you !
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
Hi welcome to HCm
Your cramps in leg is a matter of concern but is a common phenomena faced by every 2nd person at sometime or the other in life .
Cramps are sudden, painful involuntary contractions of muscles of leg or any muscle.The cramp usually only lasts a few minutes, sometimes a few seconds.
In most cases, leg cramps are nothing to worry about, and it usually just has to do with dehydration, whether it is due to insufficient fluid intake or sustained and heavy exercise .
Other causes include , standing for long periods, or muscle fatigue from walking on a hard surface. Both can result in nocturnal cramps.
The toxins ingested by heavy smokers and
The electrolyte imbalances that can result from excessive alcohol consumption may also be a source of sudden muscle cramps .
Avoiding smoking , alcohol ,fast foods
Keeping well hyderated , A balanced regular diet including essential nutrients
Little stretching or gentle jerk ,muscle-strengthening exercises before going to bed may give relief .
Taking Homeopathic Cuprum Met 30 2 doses helps relieving the tendency of cramps .
Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .Wish Get well soon .
Don't hesitate to get back tf have any further query .
Your cramps in leg is a matter of concern but is a common phenomena faced by every 2nd person at sometime or the other in life .
Cramps are sudden, painful involuntary contractions of muscles of leg or any muscle.The cramp usually only lasts a few minutes, sometimes a few seconds.
In most cases, leg cramps are nothing to worry about, and it usually just has to do with dehydration, whether it is due to insufficient fluid intake or sustained and heavy exercise .
Other causes include , standing for long periods, or muscle fatigue from walking on a hard surface. Both can result in nocturnal cramps.
The toxins ingested by heavy smokers and
The electrolyte imbalances that can result from excessive alcohol consumption may also be a source of sudden muscle cramps .
Avoiding smoking , alcohol ,fast foods
Keeping well hyderated , A balanced regular diet including essential nutrients
Little stretching or gentle jerk ,muscle-strengthening exercises before going to bed may give relief .
Taking Homeopathic Cuprum Met 30 2 doses helps relieving the tendency of cramps .
Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .Wish Get well soon .
Don't hesitate to get back tf have any further query .
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