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What Causes Cramps Radiating From Thigh To Back, Hands, Neck And Face?

52 year old, male, 5 10 approx 159 lbs, having muscle cramps and contortions staring in thigh, progressing up back, into arms and hands, then to neck and face, his head jerks to one side maybe 5 times then the symptoms subside. This is happening once a day lasting 2-4 minutes for the last month. He said his hand would cramp starting one year ago. I believe this is very serious he thinks it s not!
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I think he should check the K levels in blood and the diuretics he may be taking. If this think has long time happening as a year this can be related to parathyroid issues.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Cramps Radiating From Thigh To Back, Hands, Neck And Face?

Hello, I think he should check the K levels in blood and the diuretics he may be taking. If this think has long time happening as a year this can be related to parathyroid issues. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician