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I am having problem of having pain in calf muscles while sleeping .It pains a lot in calf only,sometimes one leg or both. I am having this problem for past few years . I did complete blood tests but dint get anything . I am curently taking neurobin plus suggested by doctor ,but i cant see any improvement

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Start physiotherapy treatment and stretching exercise. Of spine and legs.. Avoid long standing and walk till cure ...  Read More

Sudden pain in calf muscle .. which last for 3-4 sec... Happens 2wice or thrice in a day. I am a long distance runner.. this is happening for the first time

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Hello there...... If you have leg pain from cramps or overuse, take these steps first: Rest as much as possible.Elevate your leg....Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often ...  Read More

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Hi Doctor, My father has type 2 diabetes but in control. He has had angioplasty a year back. Yesterday, he has sharp pain in his calf muscle while walking. What can be the cause of it ? And what should we do ?

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It may be coagulation, please do DDimer test , to rule out any chances of further risk of heart attack and stroke ...  Read More

Sudden pain in the calf region of the right leg after every 2-3 months due to no visible reason. This pain lasts for like 4-6 hours only after every 2 or 3 months. And pain is not in the bone region it's likely to be in an artery deep inside like feeling. Haven't gone to the doctor yet because the pain only lasts for some hours. But the intensity

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There is no precipating event like sports or exertion as per your question. And from presentation seems to be muscle cramps. ...  Read More

My wife unable to get sleep since last 20 days. She feel calf pain in bedtime since last 6 months In her lab text report vitamin d was 3.8 ng/ml. As per doctors prescription we started vitamin d tablets. Doctor prescribed 5 tablets for 5 days after that once in a week. In last 20 days she sleep only 18-20 hours. Around 12 days she not sleep whole

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Consultation for medical under prescription is advisable ...  Read More

I've been experiencing pain in my calf muscles for some time, but it was random and not acute. But lately, the intensity of pain has increased along with the duartion. I am having difficulty with day to day life. Pleaee help!

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How much is your water intake in 24 hours. Consume at least 4 litre of water in 24 hours. ...  Read More

From the past 2 days my left chest has been paining today I suddenly woke up with a very sharp pain in my calf muscles and it has swelled up a but what could be the reason.

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Needs thorough history ...  Read More

Last night I had sudden shooting/unbearable pain in left leg calf while sleeping. It lasted for just few seconds and then was fine after I moved the leg. However, still there is some pain especially while stretching. No swelling. Please advise.

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Hello, Such pain is called cramp they are due to accumulate metabolites or deficiency os calcium. Adv ASSESSMENT OF VIT D3 and VITB12. Cosult a general physician MD.till than cavit pm one at night f ...  Read More

From last month I am experiencing pain in my left shoulder...mainly during sleeping at night ...and it is not constant and no swollen ..it happens at sudden ...and I am also not able to rotate my shoulder freely at backward side ...it gives pain when I take it back ...I am also a patient of diabetes..I don't know why this is happening...is it due t

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Laptop and mobile use plus domestic work with the non dominant hand. This has caused tightness of the muscles in the front of your shoulder. So whenever you try to take it behind or rotate outwards th ...  Read More

I had a suddenly pain in my calf and stay for more time. I have never felt this kind of pain before. When I consulted a general physician he advised me due to cold the pain has remained. Is this really due to cold

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May be stress Or electrolyte imbalance or vitamin deficiencies ...  Read More

From yesterday iam having pain in my right side calf area and there is bruise type that part is feeling hard

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have been running for last 10 years and lead an active life. but for the past 6 months there have been a few episodes where my right leg calf muscle gets cramped and makes it difficult to walk or climb stairs. I can feel knots in my calves. It gets better after a few days rest. This time I got a cramp on the other leg also. What could be the rea

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Many condition may cause this.. better to evaluate clinically ...  Read More

From two weeks experiencing severe pain on left foot while walking , pain is more under joint of second and third third toes . While walking now pain is felt on top of foot and lower portion of calf muscle and knee also. Also having hot sensation in booth feet and toes. But severe pain only on left foot. Pain not responding to pain killers . Do i n

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Its Metatarsalgia.U can connect for treatment. ...  Read More

My father suffering from calf muscle pain started having pain at night and could not sleep the whole night.

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Check with vita B12 test, deficiency of B12 leads pain in calf muscles specially at night. Consult with nearby neurologist or neuro physiotherapist for strengthening exercises. ...  Read More

I having pain both calf and thighs since last 2 months, pain is persistent and it worsen while walking, pain imporves if massage my legs, what could be the reason

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Take Zerodol SP twice a day and Calcium + Vit D3 tablets once a day for 5 days until your blood test results come back ...  Read More

My wife, age 34 having a calf muscle pain everyday.it happens only while sleeping or sitting especially during night and afternoon while taking rest. There is no pain while working like walking and doing other household activities during the remaining part of the day. Please suggest which specialist doctor should i visit.

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Orthopedic ...  Read More

I suffeed from calf pain since 1 years my doctor suggested Trinergic L capsule for 1 month. I feels relief when I take capsule. How long I can use this tablet.

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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable ...  Read More

Whenever I play football in rain in turf (artificial grass with rubber base ground), a sever pain in both of my calf muscles start. As, I run faster, it pains more and more. If I stop for 5 minutes and then play again in same conditions, the pain comes again. This only happens while I'm playing in the turf in rain.

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Pain in calf muscles may be bcz of muscle strain or vitamin b12 or vitamin d deficinency ...  Read More

When ever I walk and sit or stand pain gets started what to do sir plz see the xray I attached when I sleep I get relief

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Hot water bag massage Medicine Rest ...  Read More

Pleaase suggest medicine for calf pain and vericose vein. I am suffering from regular pain in calf. And my leg veins are bulging.

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Goodevening, can I know more details , are you a smoker by any chance ? Have you done evaluation for deep vein thrombosis? Claudication pain? We will need to evaluate further before prescribing medic ...  Read More

So i have a pain in my lower leg around calf area its from a long time and it recently came back with alot of pain . After doing xray i got this. Can you please tell me what is in the xray what are the possible reasons?? Can i go to gym. I do running... Can i consider going to gym as i cant run now.

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Check esr, crp blood test ...  Read More

Six months ago, I had calf pain in both legs, especially at night. My Vitamin D and B12 levels were low (8 and 150). After taking supplements (Uprise 60k and Neurobion) for 5 months, the pain improved. However, now it's returning gradually. What could be causing this?

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Get your serum calcium vitamin d and vitamin b12 checked again. ...  Read More

Recently I've been experiencing pain in calf muscles and lower back, which is making even a short walk difficult.. it has never happened like this before. And calf muscle is extra painful on the left leg. What would it possibly be?

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Vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

Hi doc, my son is 5 years old. He is suddenly waking up in sleep and looks somewhere,shakes his hands and legs ,and gives like a scared expression . If we call out his name , he calms for 2 sec and then again repeats this action . Later he'll sleep normally .Morning if we ask , he doesn't remember. From last week , 3 episodes happened . Why is he

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In a growing child sleep awakening is normal... Improves over age ..Once consult to evaluate further. ...  Read More

I am attaching some reports with my query from last one week I am experiencing lot of pain in my calf and feet especially at my right leg I was taking some vitamin d plus calicium supplement bcz my vitamin d was in very deficient level like below 9 but my hb1ac level is also used to e 8 I am in very strict diet and clean from past 2 months I am now

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I am having severe pain left leg calf while standing , walking. I feel intense inflammation in the leg

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Tablet mobizox Powergesic gel ...  Read More

If I walk for about 15 to 20 minutes continuously, my left calf starts to hurt... Though I can walk more but it's like I have to slither this leg forward. I experienced it for the first time in 2019, but this complication used to happen only if I used to walk faster. In 2022, I met with a minor accident and had a hairline fracture in my ankle on t

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Calf pain is mostly due to multivitamin deficiency and due to micronutrients deficiency Kindly consult me on whatsapp eight eight three zero zero zero six nine eight two for proper treatment ...  Read More

I am experiencing sudden fever and severe chills (ague) while sleeping at night. The fever comes on abruptly, accompanied by intense shivering and a sensation of extreme cold, even when covered. This disrupts my sleep, leaving me feeling weak. Please advise on possible causes, necessary tests, and treatment options. Thank you.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

My Vitamin D level is 9.20 and Vitamin B12 is 180. I've been experiencing calf pain in both legs. Despite taking recommended foods (eggs, fish, dairy), Vitamin D2K tablets for 15 days, and standing in sunlight for 2-3 hours daily for 2 months, I haven't seen any improvement. Please suggest further guidance.

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My wife is having calf pain issues in both legs for quite a few years.She feels intense pain in calf when sleeping. It occurs regularly. What type of specilaist doctor should we see? We are not taking below medicines for calf muscle pain treatment.It is part of pregnancy medicine. She delivered baby 3 months back Currently she is taking shelcal 5

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After the delivery,the phase is called post partum which is a high risk time for development of clots in legs, they are called DVT. She needs to be seen by a General Physician and probably requires a ...  Read More

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