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I have been experiencing sudden, occasional pains in my calf. i don't remember any injury. happens in the evening while i'm relaxing, not every day.

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Potassium: Usually sudden pains that come and go are nerves or muscle under pressure. It can also be a sign of low electrolytes such as potassium.

Answered 9/23/2013

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Dr. Thomas Graber answered

Multiple pos causes: Not only are there multiple, possible causes for this, but some of them need to be addressed to protect your health. Call asap for an appointment with your doctor.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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A member asked:

I have been experiencing sudden, occasional pains in my calf. i don't remember any injury. happens in the evening while i'm relaxing, not every day.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Dr. Thomas Graber answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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