What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Right Calf Muscle?

Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015

Question: Last night my right calf muscle felt like it had pulled and my foot became rigid, and could'nt be moved it took about 10 minutes for the pain and stiffness to discipate....someone said I might be dehydrated

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
you may need further investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
yes calf muscle cramp can be due to dehydration.
I will advise you plenty of fluid and juices .
Take potassium rich diet and calcium rich diet.
you may need vitamin D and vitamin E supplements.
I f no relief then you may need clinical examination and further investigation like colour doppler.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar