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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramps?
Trying to find out the cause of muscle cramps I ve been having, often in the middle of the night. Mostly legs ( calves and thighs) but also hands. One time just getting out of the recliner resulted in extreme thigh cramping. My potassium levels have been normal, and I am hydrated adequately.
Sat, 6 Oct 2018
Hi,
We have to rule out possibilities like peripheral vascular disease and neuropathic causes.
Consult a general surgeon and get a vascular Doppler done.
As of now, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
We have to rule out possibilities like peripheral vascular disease and neuropathic causes.
Consult a general surgeon and get a vascular Doppler done.
As of now, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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