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What Causes On And Off Muscle Pull On Right Side?

Uncomfortable feeling on my right side that feels like a muscle. It comes and goes. My doctor poked with pressure and found nothing obvious. I recently had a CT scan and all organs appeared normal. I have also had both hips replaced - one in March and one in May. Doing well with the hips. She reviewed CT scan and saw nothing problematic. My physician has just now returned my call, so I thank you for considering it, but I will proceed with her.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms.There are numerous causes for Muscle spasms. Some of the common causes are
- Dehydration
- Muscle fatigue
- Poor blood circulation in the legs
- Deficiency of either Calcium or Vitamin
- Diabetes
- Neurological problems like a pinched nerve in the lower back
- Hypokalemia (low serum potassium levels)
- Drug induced like, chronic use of STATINS, DIURETICS, ANTIASHTMATICS etc

Activities that might help prevent muscle spasms include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg

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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What Causes On And Off Muscle Pull On Right Side?

Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms.There are numerous causes for Muscle spasms. Some of the common causes are - Dehydration - Muscle fatigue - Poor blood circulation in the legs - Deficiency of either Calcium or Vitamin - Diabetes - Neurological problems like a pinched nerve in the lower back - Hypokalemia (low serum potassium levels) - Drug induced like, chronic use of STATINS, DIURETICS, ANTIASHTMATICS etc Activities that might help prevent muscle spasms include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes • Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice • Walking or jiggling the leg I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care