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Suggest The Treatment For Spasm In Quadriceps Muscles Of Both Legs

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Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Question: my quadricep muscles in both legs feel in spasm chronically
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Answered by Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need a detailed examination & evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX

There are numerous causes for Muscle spasms. Some of the common causes are
- Dehydration
- Muscle fatigue
- Poor blood circulation in the legs
- Deficiency of either Calcium or Vitamin
- Diabetes
- Neurological problems like a pinched nerve in the lower back
- Hypokalemia (low serum potassium levels)
- Drug induced like, chronic use of STATINS, DIURETICS, ANTIASHTMATICS etc

Activities that might help prevent muscle spasms include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath
• These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement.
• Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm.
• Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue.

A detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct cause of your spasms. I suggest you to consult a XXXXXXX medicine specialist for further workup and management.

Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :1996

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Suggest The Treatment For Spasm In Quadriceps Muscles Of Both Legs

Brief Answer:
You need a detailed examination & evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX

There are numerous causes for Muscle spasms. Some of the common causes are
- Dehydration
- Muscle fatigue
- Poor blood circulation in the legs
- Deficiency of either Calcium or Vitamin
- Diabetes
- Neurological problems like a pinched nerve in the lower back
- Hypokalemia (low serum potassium levels)
- Drug induced like, chronic use of STATINS, DIURETICS, ANTIASHTMATICS etc

Activities that might help prevent muscle spasms include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath
• These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement.
• Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm.
• Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue.

A detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the correct cause of your spasms. I suggest you to consult a XXXXXXX medicine specialist for further workup and management.

Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further

Regards