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My wife gets cramps in her left calf. what is this cause from?
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Cramps in calf: Check potassium ,magnesium , calcium , Vit D, sodium level. if she is a runner when drinking drink 1/2 water 1/2 gatorade juice so you do not dilute sodium or check for blood clot especially if on BCP or smoker. F/U with doctor/urgent care today to insure not clot.
Answered 4/17/2015
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