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What Causes Excruciating Calf Cramp In One Leg?

I just had excruciating calf cramp in one leg. It was actually terrifying as it continued fir some minutes. It made ne scream & cry. I struggled to straighten or move the leg . It gradually eased but the area in the leg remains sore. I am nearing age 60. I stopped smoking completely 16 months,ago...
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

All this may be due to mineral deficiency, vitamin deficiency, dehydration etc.

So have calcium, potassium, sodium supplements and vitamin supplements.

Have a lot of water and fruit juices.

Take aceclofenac + thiocochicoside combination three times a day by prescription of your family doctor.

I hope it helps.

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.
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What Causes Excruciating Calf Cramp In One Leg?

Hi, All this may be due to mineral deficiency, vitamin deficiency, dehydration etc. So have calcium, potassium, sodium supplements and vitamin supplements. Have a lot of water and fruit juices. Take aceclofenac + thiocochicoside combination three times a day by prescription of your family doctor. I hope it helps. Thanks. Dr.Singh.