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I'm suffering from night time leg cramps in the lower calf. remedies?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: These types of cramps are usually inadequate dietary salt intake. Pregnant women can suffer from these as their body water increases leading a to a reduction in sodium in the blood. Increased dietary salt intake usually helps.

Answered 8/18/2013

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