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Suggest Treatment For Painful Muscle Cramp In Foot
Question: my foot has a cramp in it and it will not go away. the most relief I get is for 15 minutes and then it comes back again. the cramp is CLEARLY in my foot.. near my toes. what can I do to make this stop. i have drank I think it's club soda (it's suppose to help cramping) i have had a teaspoon of salt and i have been using a heating pad. it only goes away for a brief amount of time. please advise
Brief Answer:
ensure well hydrated, consider muscle relaxant, stretch and exercise area
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The pain from a cramp can be excruciating.
Muscle cramp may be due to: (1) electrolyte disorders , most commonly sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium
(2)side effect of medication
(3)trauma to the muscles or muscle fatigue
(4)deficiency in some vitamins
(5)nerve related eg diabetes, spinal cord injury eg arthritis, dislocated disc
(6)dehydration
If you are currently using any medications then you may need to review them to see if muscle pain or cramps are possible side effects.
If you are not using any related medications then other causes should be considered.
Continue to drink fluids to make sure that you are well hydrated.
Using a muscle relaxant may help eg flexeril, XXXXXXX robaxin, baclofen.
Benzodiazepines (ativan, diazepam etc) also act as muscle relaxants.
Stretch and exercise the foot by bending at the ankle and turning from side to side as much as possible.
If the cramps continue, you may need to consider visiting your doctor for examination, blood tests to assess electrolytes and vitamin levels.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
ensure well hydrated, consider muscle relaxant, stretch and exercise area
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The pain from a cramp can be excruciating.
Muscle cramp may be due to: (1) electrolyte disorders , most commonly sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium
(2)side effect of medication
(3)trauma to the muscles or muscle fatigue
(4)deficiency in some vitamins
(5)nerve related eg diabetes, spinal cord injury eg arthritis, dislocated disc
(6)dehydration
If you are currently using any medications then you may need to review them to see if muscle pain or cramps are possible side effects.
If you are not using any related medications then other causes should be considered.
Continue to drink fluids to make sure that you are well hydrated.
Using a muscle relaxant may help eg flexeril, XXXXXXX robaxin, baclofen.
Benzodiazepines (ativan, diazepam etc) also act as muscle relaxants.
Stretch and exercise the foot by bending at the ankle and turning from side to side as much as possible.
If the cramps continue, you may need to consider visiting your doctor for examination, blood tests to assess electrolytes and vitamin levels.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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