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What Causes Pain In Legs And Hip Joints?
what causes my legs to feel like it is contracting when i sit and lay down in bed to sleep. i have to then stretch my legs out slowly feeling pain in my hip joints. i have tightness in my legs always which is from me being paralyze 12 yrs ago. but the contracting of the legs is something new in the last month or so. can you help or give me some suggestions?
Mon, 1 Jun 2020
Hi,
The involuntary contraction or spasm of muscles can suggest an electrolyte imbalance like hypocalcemia. This will respond to correction of the same. If electrolytes are normal, this may be a part of already existing disease which can be treated with physiotherapy and drugs to reduce muscle excitability. Your doctor will guide you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
The involuntary contraction or spasm of muscles can suggest an electrolyte imbalance like hypocalcemia. This will respond to correction of the same. If electrolytes are normal, this may be a part of already existing disease which can be treated with physiotherapy and drugs to reduce muscle excitability. Your doctor will guide you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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