Is there any medicine for night leg cramps from back to lower leg and feet. The pain is very severe during night and unable to sleep.

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Hello lybrate-user, night leg cramps, also called nocturnal leg cramps, are painful, involuntary contractions or spasms of muscles in your legs, usually occurring when you're in bed. Night leg cramps usually involve your calf muscles, although muscles in your feet or thighs might cramp as well. Forcefully stretching the contracted muscle relieves the pain. This is due to maamsa dhatu kshaya (weakness) in muscle. You need calcium rich diet for that, add ashwagandha arista syrup 2 tea spoon twice in a day with same amount if water. If you take this for 3 months then you will be benefitted.

Ankita Gupta · Accepted Answer

Hello lybrate-user, night leg cramps, also called nocturnal leg cramps, are painful, involuntary contractions or spasms of muscles in your legs, usually occurring when you're in bed. Night leg cramps usually involve your calf muscles, although muscles in your feet or thighs might cramp as well. Forcefully stretching the contracted muscle relieves the pain. This is due to maamsa dhatu kshaya (weakness) in muscle. You need calcium rich diet for that, add ashwagandha arista syrup 2 tea spoon twice in a day with same amount if water. If you take this for 3 months then you will be benefitted.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period can cause a this 1. Stretch during the day and before bed. Focus on your calf and foot muscles. 2. Drink plenty of water. 3. Move around during the day to exercise your feet and legs. 4. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes. 5. Sleep under loose covers, especially if you sleep on your back.

Suryam Goduguchinta · Answer

Respected Lybrate user. Leg cramps from back to lower leg and feet. Reasons are so many. Without knowing reasons and do proper examination. I am not give anything. It is maybe spine related / malnutrition. However please consult an orthopaedic doctor near by your area.