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How Can Severe Muscle Spasms In The Legs During Night Time Be Treated?
Question: I am experiencing horrible muscle spasms in my legs during the night while sleeping causing me to get out of bed to try to get some relief. Suffering from lack of sleep as a result.
Brief Answer:
Recurrent leg muscle spasms-causes
Detailed Answer:
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Recurrent muscle spasms at night can be due to several reasons including
-Peripheral vascular disease (decreased blood supply to legs)
-Diabetic neuropathy
-Electrolyte deficiency especially potassium and calcium. You will more prone to electrolyte deficiency if you are on diuretics
-Thyroid problems-either decreased or increased tthyroid hormone levels
-Taking medications like statin
It is very difficult for me to give a definite answer without evaluating you completely. A detailed physical examination and investigations will be needed.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management.
Meanwhile stay hydrated, sleep on comfortable matters. Include diet rich in electrolytes like banana. You can also drink sports drinks like Gatorade.
While experiencing muscle spasm apply heating pad to help relax the muscles. You can also do calf stretching (stretch out your leg and bend foot upwards towards the leg while keeping knee straight).
If pain is very bothersome take Tylenol or advil for pain.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Recurrent leg muscle spasms-causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health
Recurrent muscle spasms at night can be due to several reasons including
-Peripheral vascular disease (decreased blood supply to legs)
-Diabetic neuropathy
-Electrolyte deficiency especially potassium and calcium. You will more prone to electrolyte deficiency if you are on diuretics
-Thyroid problems-either decreased or increased tthyroid hormone levels
-Taking medications like statin
It is very difficult for me to give a definite answer without evaluating you completely. A detailed physical examination and investigations will be needed.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management.
Meanwhile stay hydrated, sleep on comfortable matters. Include diet rich in electrolytes like banana. You can also drink sports drinks like Gatorade.
While experiencing muscle spasm apply heating pad to help relax the muscles. You can also do calf stretching (stretch out your leg and bend foot upwards towards the leg while keeping knee straight).
If pain is very bothersome take Tylenol or advil for pain.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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