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What Causes Persistent Muscle Cramps In The Buttocks?
Question: I am 70 year old woman in good health. Last several weeks I have had persistent cramping in the lower buttocks area on both sides and taken motrin and put heat pad on--still have th pain?
Is this arthritis, rheumatoid something or what> Thanks for your help? XXXXXXX
Should i be taking magnesium tablets or anything else?
Is this arthritis, rheumatoid something or what> Thanks for your help? XXXXXXX
Should i be taking magnesium tablets or anything else?
Brief Answer:
Can be dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Persistent muscle cramps can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
In case it is still persistent then do consult a physician for proper prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Persistent muscle cramps can be due to dehydration, muscle fatigue or electrolyte abnormalities. It is better to drink sufficient fluid and also see that your intake of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium ) is sufficient. You can drink Oralyte for this.
In case it is still persistent then do consult a physician for proper prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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