What Causes To Have Cramps Around Calf, Ankle And Thighs With Neck And Hands?

Posted on Sat, 30 Nov 2013

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Question : The cramps center around my calfs, ankle and thighs but also occur in my neck and hands. It' s been going on for over a week and they're severe. email: YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Following measure will help- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. Following measure will help- *Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance. *Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch. *Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax. *Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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