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I have a cramp on my left calf, what could be the cause and how serious is it?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Cramp in calf: New exercise? Low K? Low Ca? Low Mg? To mention a few.

Answered 2/24/2018

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