What is the remedy for severe leg cramps during night?

Brief Answer: Take adequate minerals and Vitamins supplements Detailed Answer: Hi Ma'am, Thanks for your query. Nocturnal leg cramps usually occur due to:- - electrolyte imbalance, - dehydration, - deficiency of Calcium, Vitamins E, Thiamine and B12 (methylcobalamine) which cause nerves' abnormalities. - Some drugs also cause leg cramps. Please let me know if you are taking any medication at present. Other causes include - Diabetes, and - Thyroid problem (Hypothyroidism). I would therefore recommend that you get the following lab workup done:- # Kidney function tests, to rule out/detect impaired kidney functions, which can cause electrolyte imbalance. # Thyroid hormones levels Profile to exclude/diagnose thyroid disorder # Blood calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 levels to detect low levels, if any. # Workup for Diabetes. I would therefore recommend that you take the following supplements :- 1. Potassium and Magnesium 2. Calcium with adequate Vitamin D3 (calcitriol) 3. Thiamine (50-100mg/day) and Vitamin B12 (1500mcg/day) 4. Vitamin E 5. Plenty of water daily (at least 2.5-3 liters) Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with my opinion; order required tests, and- based on the reports- will arrive at a certain diagnosis and prescribe suitable treatment as advised. Hope I have addressed to your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any. Fond regards and have a nice day, Dr. Rakesh Karanwal