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What Causes Cramps In Feet Along With Involuntary Curling Of Toes?

I m a teacher and am on my feet a lot. Recently, I have noticed that I get cramps in my feet and they will cause some of my toes to involuntarily curl and stiffen on their own. My arches are normal (not too high or flat); what could be the cause of this? This usually happens when I wear flat shoes, not heeled. I also never wear high heels to work; they are usually only a 1 inch heel.
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Hi and welcome to HCM.
I'm Dr. Taimur and I will be addressing your health concerns.
I have read your question and understand your concern.

Bending of toes involuntarily may be due to a number of reasons but on top is low serum calcium levels.
Other possibilities are pulling of skeletal muscles, some joint problem etc.
To reach a diagnosis we have to perform a thorough neurological examination and do following investigations
1. Full blood counts
2. serum calcium levels
3. serum electrolytes levels.
4. Digital X-ray of the affected limb.

After all these we will be able to clinch a diagnosis.
Meanwhile you should take 1 glass milk daily.
And Do some aerobic exercises.


I hope this might be of some help, if you have any query feel free to ask me any time.
Thanks.
Dr. Taimur
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What Causes Cramps In Feet Along With Involuntary Curling Of Toes?

Hi and welcome to HCM. I m Dr. Taimur and I will be addressing your health concerns. I have read your question and understand your concern. Bending of toes involuntarily may be due to a number of reasons but on top is low serum calcium levels. Other possibilities are pulling of skeletal muscles, some joint problem etc. To reach a diagnosis we have to perform a thorough neurological examination and do following investigations 1. Full blood counts 2. serum calcium levels 3. serum electrolytes levels. 4. Digital X-ray of the affected limb. After all these we will be able to clinch a diagnosis. Meanwhile you should take 1 glass milk daily. And Do some aerobic exercises. I hope this might be of some help, if you have any query feel free to ask me any time. Thanks. Dr. Taimur