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Having spasms in right leg near the calf
From last 2 days i am constantly seeing and feeling spasms near my right leg calf, i have attached the video for the same, is this serious?
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Identifying the cause for the repeated cramps is important
To rule out dehydration and electrolyte imbalance as the cause try increasing your fluid intake and see if it helps.
To rule out vascular (blood vessel) or neurological(nerves) causes you will need a clinical examination.
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Please have a clinical examination done for yourself incase the intensity and frequency of calf cramps increases even after getting enough rest and hydration.
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Hi.
There is nothing serious. Cramps are caused due to the following reasons:
Straining or overusing a muscle. ...
Compression of your nerves, from problems such as a spinal cord injury or a pinched nerve in the neck or back.
Dehydration.
Low levels of electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, or calcium.
Not enough blood getting to your muscles.
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Hot compression and ice compression before sleep would help. If this still continues, Consult a General physician.
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It could be due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.. Take enough fluids, tender coconut, vitamins and minerals rich foods.
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There is no video or photo attached.
If you are feeling pain with spasm then do calf muscle stretching exercises twice a day for 2 days. If you see the same in 2 days after exercises then do visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and get assessed for the same for proper treatment.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Lack of hydration may lead to mineral deficiency in the body which cause muscle spasms
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Maintaine proper hydration every day
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Video is not attached sir.do calf stretching and strengthening exercises for week.
Improve the sodium and potassium,in ur diet.in take amount of water has to be improve.
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
So many reasons for calf muscle spasm .
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There is no videos.
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take sufficient amount of drinking water and lemon and salt water.
calf muscle stretching and then strengthening.
balance diet.
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Ms. Krupal Modh (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do calf streching exercise twice a day and Apply some ice pack for 10 mins.
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Go for calf stretching exercises. Also have potassium rich diet like bananas which help in relieving of spasms
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