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Calf muscles pain especially at nights
I have been suffering from pain in my calf muscles(lower portion of legs) and it increases in nights.
It is disturbing while sleeping also.
Some people say that its due to deficiency of vitamin D.
Any suggestions about what is the cause and what can be done to overcome this problem?
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Unlikely due to vit d deficiency. Needs clinical examination.
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie. Back and lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Hi
Yes...muscle cramps can be due to Vitamin D deficiency aur less intake of water.
Next Steps
*Make sure you have lots of water
*Injection Uprise D3 (6 lakh IU)... intramuscular (one injection only)
Follow the above steps and do let me know if you have relief after 1 week
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