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Can Leg Cramps Be Caused By Low Potassium Level?
What causes leg cramps? It is a low potassium level? The other night I had a cramp that was so bad it woke me up from a dead sleep. Something is wrong with mycomputer too, it erases everything I type. Sorry I have to keep starting all over again! Do you know what the cause is of that too? (A virus) :)
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
Low potassium (hypokalemia) will not cause cramps instead it might cause weakness.
Consult a physician and get evaluated to rule out other causes. Dehydration might cause cramps.
As of now drink plenty of water and take absolute bed rest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Low potassium (hypokalemia) will not cause cramps instead it might cause weakness.
Consult a physician and get evaluated to rule out other causes. Dehydration might cause cramps.
As of now drink plenty of water and take absolute bed rest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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