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Cramp in legs

2017-06-13 14:38:59
My son is facing cramp (nerve tightness) problem in right leg. Generally 4 cramps comes in a day for 5-6 seconds. 2 morning 2 afternoon. There is calcium deficiency blood calcium is 7.5. How many days these cramp will come. Can I assist child with massage, hot water, cold ice on affected area.
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This level of calcium will not give rise to cramps,in summer it can be due to electrolyte imbalance due to excessive sweating.Maintain good hydration,it will go away by itself.

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