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I woke up from sleep and felt excruciating pain on my calf. like its being pulled from inside. what is it?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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Night cramps in leg: Not knowing your age , this is night cramps and can be from mineral imbalance, vascular insufficiency or other causes life phlebitis. Need medical evaluation.

Answered 2/27/2013

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A member asked:

I woke up from sleep and felt excruciating pain on my calf. like its being pulled from inside. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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