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A 75-year-old male asked:

Can muscle cramps over most of the body be caused by parasites? doesn't seem to be magnesium related.

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Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered

Podiatry 30 years experience

Cramps : Are also caused by lack of potassium, calcium, and dehydration. Parasites seem like an unlikely answer.

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