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What Causes Muscle Twitching In The Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017
Question: Have muscle fluttering in myself leg started last night there isn't any pain I have been working out side in the heat.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Management of heat spasms

Detailed Answer:
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Muscle twitching is due to the electrolyte loss and dehydration associated with sweating when working in hot conditions.

Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. You can drink electrolyte-containing sports drinks like Gatorade to help relieve the twitching.

Stay in cool temperature if possible.

Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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Practicing since :2012

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What Causes Muscle Twitching In The Legs?

Brief Answer: Management of heat spasms Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic Muscle twitching is due to the electrolyte loss and dehydration associated with sweating when working in hot conditions. Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. You can drink electrolyte-containing sports drinks like Gatorade to help relieve the twitching. Stay in cool temperature if possible. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi