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Calfs hurt during, and after playing basketball 1hr 30- 2hr. 5 days a week. what can help this? and what is it from?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

More fluids: Make sure you drink plenty of fluids including potassium and calcium before playing .Dehydration, lacks of potassium and calcium can cause cramping in calfs.

Answered 3/27/2012

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Cramps: Adequate stretching before and after exercise. Drinking adequate water and/or gatorade/powerade.

Answered 12/20/2012

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