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A 39-year-old female asked about a 73-year-old female:

Mother-in-law is being treated for small cell lung cancer. recently has severe spasms in her left arm. cat scan came back normal. ?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla
Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunlaanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
CAUSE???: Could simply be electrolyte or mineral abnormality. Need to get that checked especially calcium. If this recurs make sure her doctor knows about it
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