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I don't think it means you have a disease. My sister gets leg cramps constantly and was told by a doctor that they occur when you're either sitting or standing for long periods of time, because your leg is in a wrong position, or from dehydration. You can get rid of them by stretching your leg and massaging it as well as drinking lots of fluids. However, if it happens too often, it can be related to something else. My sister gets them because she has problems with her knee and that causes pain in her leg. She has to wear a knee band to relieve it. I, on the other side, rarely get leg cramps. But, I drink lots of water & the only time I do get them is during the winter, which is when I hardly drink any fluids.
You may have a condition called intermittent claudication. This needs doctor's care. If you are a runner, you can have a build-up of lactic acid in your leg muscles. You may need a potassium supplement.Really , if this is frequent or severe, you may even have deep vein thrombosis [DVT ] if you sit immobile for long periods of time , and this can be very serious indeed. This is what happens to travelers on plane flights of many hours, may cause a clot to the brain or lungs . Only a doctor can properly diagnose you.
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If you have tendonitis in both feet and my elbow and last night you had bad leg cramps is all this related?
It might be, you might have tendinitis in your leg. Night leg cramps can be either a result of diabetes, associated with peripheral artery disease, an effect of pregnancy or, as in most people, not related to anything. See the link below.
Can drinking water prevent nighttime leg cramps?
Dehydration can be a cause of leg cramps therefore, drinking water can help to prevent them. Sitting for long periods of time and not getting enough potassium can also cause leg cramps.
What can you do when getting bad leg cramps-?
Stretching and massaging the leg can help in getting rid the cramps.
Why do you get legcramps at night?
Leg cramps at night can be caused by factors such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, overuse of muscles, or poor circulation. Additionally, some medical conditions like peripheral artery disease or certain medications can also contribute to nocturnal leg cramps. Stretching before bed, staying hydrated, and reviewing medications with a healthcare provider can help reduce the occurrence of leg cramps at night.
Can Mobic cause leg cramps?
Leg crampsLeg cramps has been reported by people with low density lipoprotein abnormal.
How long do leg cramps last after your period ends?
Leg cramps have absolutely nothing to do with menstruation. If you have leg cramps it may be due to increased activity or strain on your legs, if it continues for more than a week see your doctor.
How can you stop leg cramps?
bannannas
What medicine is available for leg cramps?
Ly down on a table on your bacck and hold your leg in the air for about 10 seconds 3 imes.
Can low iron cause leg cramps and swelling of legs?
The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
Can quinine be used for leg cramps?
Yes it can be.
Constant leg cramps?
A person with constant leg cramps will need to have this seen by a doctor. This may be the result of overworking muscles or may have a different cause.
Is low calorie tonic water as effective as ordinary tonic water for leg cramps?
Yes, probably.More detail:Sometimes leg cramps are caused by a lack of potassium. If you are taking a diuretic (fluid pill), this can deplete the body of potassium. Try foods that are high in potassium, which should help with the leg cramps. Bananas and orange juice are both high in potassium.Dehydration can also cause leg cramps, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids - any kind of fluids except alcohol and caffeine, which act as a diuretic, and cause even further fluid loss.
