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What Causes Muscle Cramps In The Legs?
I am experiencing severe muscle cramping. It sometimes starts with the back of my arms and then moves to the entire arm. This last attack was in both arms lasting about 5 minutes. It sometimes happens starting in a hip moving yo my entire leg. It s been getting progressively worse and happening more often.
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Hello,
For cramps in muscle; electrolyte disturbance should be ruled out first. Check your serum calcium, sodium, potassium level.
If electrolytes found alright, then neurological nerves and muscular examination can be done. If needed EMG and NCV testing can be done. Consult neurologist for examination if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
For cramps in muscle; electrolyte disturbance should be ruled out first. Check your serum calcium, sodium, potassium level.
If electrolytes found alright, then neurological nerves and muscular examination can be done. If needed EMG and NCV testing can be done. Consult neurologist for examination if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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