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Charley horse and swollen ankle could it be potassium deficiency?
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Could be clot: If charley horse is associating with swelling i would be very concerned about deep venous thrombosis which is highly dangerous and can travel to lungs and cause pulmonary embolism, can be life theretening. Diagnosed with venous ultrasound of leg and treated with blood thinner. Highly recommend to get checked out.
Answered 8/17/2017
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My son playes baseball, and he gets bad leg cramps (charlie horses). Is it ok for him to have potassium pills or should I give him some else?
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Would low potassium cause more than just a cramp/charlie horse in one leg? On nexoum for 8 days and on lisinopril 10mg n hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5. Should i worry ?
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My ankles are often swollen and my feet also hurt. Iam a 34 year old housewife with 3 kids, all born normally. Is it some kind of deficiency ?
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I had a charlie horse in my leg 2 days ago... i just noticed my leg is sore & swollen... What could it be please Thank you?
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