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What Causes Legs Cramps At Night And Numbness In The Hands Upon Waking Up?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2023
Question: I've been having severe leg cramps in the middle of the night mostly in the thigh area
I also wake up with swollen numb hands
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Further evaluation by your doctor is necessary

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Legs cramps at night may be related to simple conditions such as fatigue of the muscles during the day, dehydration, etc.

But, since there is numbness in the hands too, other conditions, such as peripheral neuropathy, for example, should be considered and evaluated further.

It is necessary to get evaluated by your primary care doctor first, in order to understand better your condition and the possible treatment ways.

Discuss with your doctor about these issues.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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What Causes Legs Cramps At Night And Numbness In The Hands Upon Waking Up?

Brief Answer: Further evaluation by your doctor is necessary Detailed Answer: Hello, Legs cramps at night may be related to simple conditions such as fatigue of the muscles during the day, dehydration, etc. But, since there is numbness in the hands too, other conditions, such as peripheral neuropathy, for example, should be considered and evaluated further. It is necessary to get evaluated by your primary care doctor first, in order to understand better your condition and the possible treatment ways. Discuss with your doctor about these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical