A 55-year-old male asked:
can leg cramps be a sign of a heart condition?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rama Garimella answered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Causes for Cramps: Addison's disease
alcoholism or alcohol abuse
cirrhosis
dehydration
diarrhea
diuretics
electrolyte imbalance
flatfeet
gastric bypass surgery
hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
kidney failure
chroniclead poisoning
sarcoidosis
muscle fatigue
motor neuron problems
oral contraceptives
parkinson's disease
peripheral artery disease
pregnancy
diuretics
salbutamol
statins
type2 dm
idiopathic causes.
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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
Clinical Psychology 36 years experience
Possibly, but: It is more likely to be potassium deficiency or other things. But you are right to be cautious and for a man in middle age "better safe than sorry" sounds right to me. So, see a doctor for a good cardiovascular checkup - it could be pad (peripheral artery disease) and an early treatment plan could save your life. Be well.
4856 viewsReviewed Dec 22, 2020
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