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Could Dehydration Cause Muscle Cramps All Over The Body?
I AM IN HORRIBLE PAIN EVERY DAY WITH MUSCLE CRAMPS ALL OVER. I TAKE LASIX 40MG DAILY. I HAD A BLOOD TEST DONE WHICH SAID MY POTASSIUM LEVEL WAS 2.7. MY DOCTOR GAVE ME POTASSIUM PILLS FOR FIVE DAY... FELT BETTER... BLOOD TEST POTASSIUM WAS 3.7 HE SAID TO TRY AND SUPPLIMENT MY DIET WITH FOODS RICH IN POTASSIUM - ALSO SAID LOW SODIUM LEVEL TOO... I M ON A 1200ML BEVERAGE DAILY... 30oz WATER 20oz OTHER... STILL HAVING CRAMPS - …. COULD DEHYDRATION CAUSE CRAMPS TOO
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
Hello,
I understand your concern.
Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period can cause a muscle cramp.
I suggest to drink a lot of liquids.
I also suggest to use a hydrolite solution such as Pedialyte.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I understand your concern.
Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period can cause a muscle cramp.
I suggest to drink a lot of liquids.
I also suggest to use a hydrolite solution such as Pedialyte.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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