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What Causes Severe Calf Muscle Cramps After Ankle Injury?

Hi. My husband broke his ankle Christmas Day. He has a walking boot but is using crutches and non weight bearing for now. 2 days ago he started getting terrible cramps in his calf muscle. Feeling it more when he lowers his leg to get up after sitting with it elevated for a while and also 1st thing in the morning when getting out of bed. There is no hard/warm/red spots noted and he has been drinking plenty of fluids . Is this common with this type of injury?
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe calf muscle cramps after ankle injury. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression like lumbar stenosis , soft tissure injury , broken bone or mineral depletion . There are other reasons also like blood pressure medicine and vitamin E deficiency . I would suggest you to eat healthy diet , start taking vitamin E supplement after consultation with orthopedic surgeon and do gentle massage . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy or muscle stretching . Doctor may also give plaster to ankle in case of broken bone .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Calf Muscle Cramps After Ankle Injury?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe calf muscle cramps after ankle injury. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression like lumbar stenosis , soft tissure injury , broken bone or mineral depletion . There are other reasons also like blood pressure medicine and vitamin E deficiency . I would suggest you to eat healthy diet , start taking vitamin E supplement after consultation with orthopedic surgeon and do gentle massage . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy or muscle stretching . Doctor may also give plaster to ankle in case of broken bone . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari