Question 1

i have severe muscle cramps?

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Muscle cramps: Many causes. After exercise due to poor stretching or buildup of lactic acid. Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. Medications? If legs may suggest poor circulation. Smoker?

Question 2

how can i treat muscle cramps?

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Muscle spasms: If there is not a underlying disease that causes the cramping it can be treated with hydration, electrolyte replacement, use of magnesium oxide.

Question 3

what can be done for muscle cramps?

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Stretch, hydrate: Muscle cramps causes are not always well understood. A regular stretching routine of the muscles that cramp can help. Make sure you are hydrated well, drinking at least 64 oz. Of water daily. You need to add in electrolyte-containing beverages if a heavy sweater, particularly during exercise. Quinine has been shown to help some and is most easily found in tonic water. Try 1-2 glasses/day.

Question 4

what i will do with my muscle cramps?

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Take pain meds/seeMD: We can not really advice you what to do with muscle cramps without knowing what is causing your muscle spasm.We need more history as to how lond, location, associated symptoms, meds being taken, and need physical exam and if indicated other tests.
Meawhile rest your muscles do not overuse them and take anti inflammatory pain meds and message may help as well.If persists check with your doctor.

Question 5

what is good for muscle cramps and spasms?

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Hydration, stretch: In general, keep hydrated, electrolyte balance, stretch the muscles and tendons regularly. If it is excessive cramping and spasms, get checked out by your dr.

Question 6

why do i keep having random muscle cramps?

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A possible cause: One of the most common symptoms of varicose veins and venous incompetence is leg cramps. As much as 65% of the time, people with varicose veins will have leg cramps. Although there are many other possible causes, as others have said, if you have any visible veins in your legs, you should see a venous specialist (phlebologist) for help.  Tired muscles or an an electrolyte imbalance can be a cause.

Question 7

why is it that i keep getting muscle cramps?

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Many things can: Cause muscle cramps. Potassium is a common culprit as well as dehydration even at small levels. Eat plenty of fruits rich in potassium. Most common in bananas and watermelon and stay hydrated.  Many other things cause cramps including cholesterol meds, sodium deficiencies, if it is severe see a doc and they can look onto it further.

Question 8

what is the best way to relieve muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

Massage: Of the muscle and hot warm compresses.

Question 9

what can you do for  muscle cramps in your back?

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ICE/HEAT: I have always recommended rubbing on a counter irritant like biofreeze, having an "ice massage" until uncomfortable, then apply moist heat.

Question 10

muscle cramps after marathon? please advice thanks

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Likely electrolytes: Other than normal stiffness or a localized "charleyhorse",you should not have generalized muscle cramps.Most likely cause is an electrolyte imbalance / deficiency.If you did not have this in training and your longest run was at least 20 miles, then do this: review your fluid and food/gel intake for both.You may see a difference in water/energy drinks/gels which could lead to deficiency. Also,heat.

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