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What Causes Tightness In The Calf Muscles On Both The Legs?

Hi, am Rohitha, SriLankan, male, age 57. I was an active sportsman in my young age, but now i feel tightness on my calf muscles in both legs, my big tore seems to be numb, This feeling is there for 8 months without any improvement even though i do regular walking and exercise. What is the problem i may be having and what medicine/cure methods can be suggested ?
Sat, 26 Dec 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Experiencing tightness in calf muscles of the legs could be caused due to calcium and related mineral deficiency, accumulation of lactic acid and electrolyte imbalance.
Kindly supplement yourself with calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the form of syrup or tablets. Also increase the intake of calcium rich foods.
To prevent accumulation of lactic acid, drink good quantity of fluids with citrus fruit juices.
For electrolyte imbalance, consume electrolyte powder dissolved in water ot oral rehydration solution (ORS) regularly.
Gradually, you should overcome with these symptoms.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
All the best.
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What Causes Tightness In The Calf Muscles On Both The Legs?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Experiencing tightness in calf muscles of the legs could be caused due to calcium and related mineral deficiency, accumulation of lactic acid and electrolyte imbalance. Kindly supplement yourself with calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the form of syrup or tablets. Also increase the intake of calcium rich foods. To prevent accumulation of lactic acid, drink good quantity of fluids with citrus fruit juices. For electrolyte imbalance, consume electrolyte powder dissolved in water ot oral rehydration solution (ORS) regularly. Gradually, you should overcome with these symptoms. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best.