Question 1

what causes toes to cramp, curl and separate?

Accepted Answer

Further exam: Cramping can be due to using muscles that you don't normally use. Sometime from doing activity that uses the small muscles in the foot not used in daily activity.  It could also be due to dehydration, an imbalance of potassium/sodium, response to prescription medications... As well as many other causes.  I would suggest further work-up.

Question 2

what causes cramps in your feet that makes your toes separate?

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Muscles: Usually this is caused by cramping of small, [intrinsic] foot muscles that are in the foot that help stabilize the toes.

Question 3

what causes toes to draw or cramp?

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Overuse: Dehydration, vitamin deficiency or electrolyte imbalance.

Question 4

why do my toes cramp all the time?

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They may be : Overworked secondary to mechanical advantage ...If that is the case an arch support may help. Vitamin deficiency like magnesium can cause this, make sure you are well hydrated...

Question 5

what causes cramps on the toes especial in the mourning?

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Low Magnesium: Low Magnesium would be a common reason for cramps.

Question 6

just right big toes curling up     like a continuous cramp?

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See a foot &amp; ankle-: -orthopedic surgeon, or a podiatrist. Your choice, my preference is a fellowship trained orthopedist.

Question 7

painful cramps that curl my toes under, what could be the cause?

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Likely: A neuroma that is cause of problem but could be others. See local podiatrist for diagnosis and treatment of which there are many options.

Question 8

i am a 50 year old male.i have a problem with getting cramps in places all over my body.when i stretch, or roll over, etc. it even happens in my toes!

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Cramps : Foot cramps are usually associated with a nerve problem called morton's neuroma. Cold be other factors involved like low potassium levels.  Do you take any meds for hypertension?

Question 9

how to sstop cramps in finger&toes?

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Determine the cause: If consistent with "restless leg syndrome", then bedtime drug therapy might be helpful. Excluding Ca/Mg, potassium &amp; muscle disorders should be excluded, often seen with diuretic agents, chronic malabsorption (often w/diarrhea), &amp; sometimes statins. Bilateral symptoms rarely indicate sciatica or related spinal conditions.

Question 10

what would cause cramps in my arches and toes.

Accepted Answer

Cramps: Cramps  in your arches and toes can be a sign of poor circulation in which you can soak your feet in warm water and 2 tablespoons of epsom salt every night for 20 mins.  Cramps can also mean plantar fasciitis in which there is inflammation in your arch. You should stretch your arches everyday, log onto my website docfoot.Com look under plantar fasciitis. A blood test to rule out diabetes also good.

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Why do my toes cramp all the time?

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What causes cramps on the toes especial in the mourning?

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Just right big toes curling up like a continuous cramp?

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Painful cramps that curl my toes under, what could be the cause?

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I am a 50 year old male.i have a problem with getting cramps in places all over my body.when i stretch, or roll over, etc. it even happens in my toes!

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How to sstop cramps in finger&toes?

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What would cause cramps in my arches and toes.

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