Cause Of Cramps In Legs, Toes, Feet, And Fingers?

Posted on Mon, 17 Feb 2014

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Question : i have been having terrible leg ,feet, toes and finger cramps wakes me up at night happen while im awake and almost ANYTIME OF DAY EVEN WHEN DRIVING CAN THAT BE LACK OF SOME TYPE OF VITAMIN

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: calcium deficiency Detailed Answer: Hello Leg cramps usually happen due to deficiency of calcium and iron. I usually order blood test to check for these individual nutrients. Vitamin B12, vitamin D as well as thyroid function are other tests that order along with the above. You can take iron and calcium supplements after leaving a blood sample at the lab. Also take diet rich in iron and calcium like milk, spinach and dry fruits. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

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