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What Causes Constant Cramps In Both Left And Right Calf Muscles?

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Posted on Fri, 2 May 2014
Question: I am getting almost constant cramps in both left and right calf muscles recently. Am waking up at night often now in severe cramp, typically of the right calf. Intermittent cramps, maybe once a month in the right calf have been going on for a long time, but now almost constant since I put flippers on to snorkel 4 weeks back. Cramps kicked in almost immediately and had to be pulled from water. I am male caucasian 50 years old next month. I walk 5-10 kilometres a day at work
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Take diet rich in calcium and potassium. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Muscle cramps can be reduced by Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle. Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. These symptoms could be due to vascular occlusion around your leg. 30 years of smoking might have affected your blood vessels Colour Doppler may help in diagnosis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Constant Cramps In Both Left And Right Calf Muscles?

Brief Answer: Take diet rich in calcium and potassium. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Muscle cramps can be reduced by Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle. Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. These symptoms could be due to vascular occlusion around your leg. 30 years of smoking might have affected your blood vessels Colour Doppler may help in diagnosis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.