HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Tightness In The Calves

i have experienced severe charlie horses in the calve area but last night i had pain and tightness across the front of my chins what was apparent large inflated veins. the pain was worse then any charlie horse i have ever had. what would cause this?
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting on HCM
Severe Charley horses could be caused by a number medical conditions.Some of these causes include:
-inadequate blood flow to the muscle
-muscle injuries
-exercising in excessive heat or cold
-overuse of a specific muscle during exercise
-stress, most often in the neck muscles
-not stretching before exercise
-nerve compression in the spine
-taking diuretics, which can lead to low potassium levels
-mineral depletion, too little calcium, potassium, and sodium in the blood
-dehydration
Some of these causes may also trigger spasms in the chin muscles which may give you similar pains.The pain you had could have been triggered by one of these causes.
The treatment options for this condition may include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain drugs like ibuprofen, anti-spasmodics like spasfon, myorelaxants like miorel, and physiotherapy.With respect to the intensity of your pain and the underlying cause, your Doctor will chose the best treatment options adapted for you.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Tightness In The Calves

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Severe Charley horses could be caused by a number medical conditions.Some of these causes include: -inadequate blood flow to the muscle -muscle injuries -exercising in excessive heat or cold -overuse of a specific muscle during exercise -stress, most often in the neck muscles -not stretching before exercise -nerve compression in the spine -taking diuretics, which can lead to low potassium levels -mineral depletion, too little calcium, potassium, and sodium in the blood -dehydration Some of these causes may also trigger spasms in the chin muscles which may give you similar pains.The pain you had could have been triggered by one of these causes. The treatment options for this condition may include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain drugs like ibuprofen, anti-spasmodics like spasfon, myorelaxants like miorel, and physiotherapy.With respect to the intensity of your pain and the underlying cause, your Doctor will chose the best treatment options adapted for you. Hope my answer will help you Best regards