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Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower back or abdomen.
Rest when needed.
Give yourself a little massage where it hurts.
Exercise-- get moving to relieve symptoms. Walking, running, yoga etc.
Avoid foods that contain caffeine.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
for better results consult with details.
Rest when needed.
Give yourself a little massage where it hurts.
Exercise-- get moving to relieve symptoms. Walking, running, yoga etc.
Avoid foods that contain caffeine.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
for better results consult with details.
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B.Sc. Food & Nutrition, M.Sc. Food & Nut...read more
Dietitian/Nutritionist•Bangalore
Muscle cramps often occur in the calf muscle of the back of the lower leg. It is often characterized by a momentary sharp pain along with a muscle lump beneath the skin. Just like its sudden appearance, muscle cramp disappears the same way without any botheration. However, a doctor should be consulted if you see any of the following symptoms:
The pain keeps coming back
The cramps result in weakening of the muscles
It causes frequent discomfort
It results in c...more
The pain keeps coming back
The cramps result in weakening of the muscles
It causes frequent discomfort
It results in c...more
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Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period can cause a muscle cramp. In many cases, however, the cause isn't known.
Although most muscle cramps are harmless, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as:
Inadequate blood supply. Narrowing of the arteries that deliver blood to your legs (arteriosclerosis of the extremities) can produce cramp-like pain in your legs and feet while you're exercising. These ...more
Although most muscle cramps are harmless, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as:
Inadequate blood supply. Narrowing of the arteries that deliver blood to your legs (arteriosclerosis of the extremities) can produce cramp-like pain in your legs and feet while you're exercising. These ...more
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Pain Management Specialist•Pune
Leg cramps can be due to following conditions
1.Dehydration,
2.calcium deficiency or conditions like
3. Atherosclerosis of blood vessels, 4.Thyroid or kidney problems.
Considering your age its most likely due to dehydration or nutrition related. It will be relieved by simple measures as follows:
1. Take adequate liquids, sports drink like Gatorade, fruit juices , buttermilk, lemonade etc.
2. Stretch your calf muscles daily.
3. You can massage calf m...more
1.Dehydration,
2.calcium deficiency or conditions like
3. Atherosclerosis of blood vessels, 4.Thyroid or kidney problems.
Considering your age its most likely due to dehydration or nutrition related. It will be relieved by simple measures as follows:
1. Take adequate liquids, sports drink like Gatorade, fruit juices , buttermilk, lemonade etc.
2. Stretch your calf muscles daily.
3. You can massage calf m...more
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Hello,
Generalized body Weakness may be due to
1. fever
2. abrupt start or stop of exercise
3. Any other medical disease like Anaemia/ Hypoproteinemia/ Thyroid problem
4. Vit D deficiency
5. Multi mineral and vitamin Deficiency
6.Stress/ anxiety
7. Over exertion (physical and mental)
kindly follow advises given below:
1. Take adequate rest
2. Proper diet
3. Measure your temperature and ...more
Generalized body Weakness may be due to
1. fever
2. abrupt start or stop of exercise
3. Any other medical disease like Anaemia/ Hypoproteinemia/ Thyroid problem
4. Vit D deficiency
5. Multi mineral and vitamin Deficiency
6.Stress/ anxiety
7. Over exertion (physical and mental)
kindly follow advises given below:
1. Take adequate rest
2. Proper diet
3. Measure your temperature and ...more
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