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Whom To Consult For Muscle Spasms In Hip Radiating Towards Knee?

Yes doctor please tell me what to do my husband is been having a chronic pain and nothing will make the pain to go away ,he has a muscle spasam in his hip and it goes down to his knee ,I been putting heat on it and it helps a little and then comes back very strongly I jus need to know what type a doctor I need to take him for his problem
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
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Hello, greetings! Muscle cramps can be caused by a number of reasons.

Electrolyte level disturbances can be a cause of muscle cramps. The normal potassium levels in the body are 2.4-4 mEq/L. Any discrepancy caused in potassium, sodium (normal range 130-140mEq/L ) or chloride levels ( 90-110 mmol/L) can cause muscle cramps.
In such a case electrolyte rich drinks or potassium rich fruits such as bananas may help.
Another cause of muscle cramps maybe anaerobic metabolism, that is, the way in which muscles produce energy when they are overused or exhausted. Adequate hydration of the body is essential.
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Whom To Consult For Muscle Spasms In Hip Radiating Towards Knee?

Hello, greetings! Muscle cramps can be caused by a number of reasons. Electrolyte level disturbances can be a cause of muscle cramps. The normal potassium levels in the body are 2.4-4 mEq/L. Any discrepancy caused in potassium, sodium (normal range 130-140mEq/L ) or chloride levels ( 90-110 mmol/L) can cause muscle cramps. In such a case electrolyte rich drinks or potassium rich fruits such as bananas may help. Another cause of muscle cramps maybe anaerobic metabolism, that is, the way in which muscles produce energy when they are overused or exhausted. Adequate hydration of the body is essential.