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What Causes Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms In The Arms?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016
Question: I have uncontrollable muscle spasms in my arms I also I get a lot of cramps at night I am also a diabetic number two also I have high blood pressure
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
seems to be due to electrolyte imbalance

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting the query.

Uncontrolled muscle spasms and cramps especially in diabetic and hypertension patients are highly suggestive of electrolyte imbalance.

Due to electrolyte imbalances, the smooth functioning of muscle is hampered leading to spasms.

Other reason for such complaints is a reduced blood calcium level.

I suggest you to get blood calcium and electrolytes checked.

Based on the results, you can start taking vitamin and calcium tablets daily.
Drink plenty of fruit juices.

Do get the blood sugar levels checked. Many a times, sudden variations in blood sugar levels can also lead to such complaints.

I hope the answer was useful.

Do let me know the reports once they are ready.

Thank you.

Kind regards.
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What Causes Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms In The Arms?

Brief Answer: seems to be due to electrolyte imbalance Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting the query. Uncontrolled muscle spasms and cramps especially in diabetic and hypertension patients are highly suggestive of electrolyte imbalance. Due to electrolyte imbalances, the smooth functioning of muscle is hampered leading to spasms. Other reason for such complaints is a reduced blood calcium level. I suggest you to get blood calcium and electrolytes checked. Based on the results, you can start taking vitamin and calcium tablets daily. Drink plenty of fruit juices. Do get the blood sugar levels checked. Many a times, sudden variations in blood sugar levels can also lead to such complaints. I hope the answer was useful. Do let me know the reports once they are ready. Thank you. Kind regards.