HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Terrible Cramps In Thigh Area, Knee Pain, Cramps In Heart Area. What Is Wrong?

I weigh 310 pounds, my job requires me to sit a lot, about 10 years ago when I drove a long time it did something to where the car and a seat hit your leg on the back side a few inches above the knee. For the last 10 years or so I have been getting terrible cramps in my thigh area, mainly in inner part from the groan to the knee about or sometimes in the front. I scream and can not move my leg an inch. Sometimes it has gone on for 20 minutes and I feel like I could die of a heart attack, like my heart will have a cramp too. It scares me. It seems to happen a lot when I drink alcohol, or sweat a lot. Help.
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.

Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

There are many causes for Muscle cramps.
Here i mentioned the few causes which we need to investigate for.
1. Dehydration.
2. Muscle fatigue
3. Poor blood circulation in the legs
4.Overexertion of the calf muscles while exercising
5. Insufficient stretching before driving and exercise
6. Exercising in the heat
7. Magnesium and/or potassium deficiency.

Check for dehydration if any regularly.
DO check serum electrolytes level.
always stretch before exercise.

Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr.Manjeth kumar.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Terrible Cramps In Thigh Area, Knee Pain, Cramps In Heart Area. What Is Wrong?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. There are many causes for Muscle cramps. Here i mentioned the few causes which we need to investigate for. 1. Dehydration. 2. Muscle fatigue 3. Poor blood circulation in the legs 4.Overexertion of the calf muscles while exercising 5. Insufficient stretching before driving and exercise 6. Exercising in the heat 7. Magnesium and/or potassium deficiency. Check for dehydration if any regularly. DO check serum electrolytes level. always stretch before exercise. Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr.Manjeth kumar.