Suggest Treatment For Left Bicep Cramping And Difficulty In Straightening Out The Arm

Posted on Sun, 13 May 2018

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Question : Left bicep cramping
Hard to straighten out arm

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to electrolyte imbalance

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that somehow you have developed an electrolyte imbalance. I would insist you to take juicy fruits like citrus fruits. They contain plenty of potassium which should help in proper functioning of the muscles and in reduction of the cramps. You also need to increase total fluid (water) intake and to take plenty of ORS (oral rehydration solution) to replenish the lost fluids and salts.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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