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What should i do for a really bad charlie horse in my leg? how can i prevent them?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Hmm: Do these spontaneously occur or from trauma? If you are having sudden tightness, redness, or pain from your calf or behind the knee, you may want to get checked for a blood clot. If it's from trauma or exercise, hydration and stretching with ice and possible antiinflammatory medication will help.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/4/2013

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