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Why do you have muscle cramps ???

Lets find out the most common cause of cramps i:e Hypocalcemia (decreased blood calcium ).

ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES

Dr K.K , MD Medicine

10/26/20211 min read

Major causes of your muscle cramps is due to decreased calcium and decreased sodium in your body.

Lets know in brief about the signs , symptoms and treatment of low calcium in your body. 

SYMPTOMS

With minor deficiency , you
may have no symptoms at all.
But in severe deficiency you might experience following symptoms -
1.CRAMPS IN THE LEGS AND ARMS
2.PERIORAL NUMBNESS / PARAESTHESIA
3. TINGLING SENSATION IN FEET
4. CONFUSION 

SIGNS

What will a physician see during examination ?
1.Person will be Anxious , Irritable on general examination.
2. CARPOPEDAL SPASMS in the hand is seen , esp during blood pressure monitoring
3. Laryngospasm
4. Seizures
5. Neuromuscular Excitability -may be demonstrated by tapping over Parotid (Facial nerve ) causing facial muscles to twitch( called as Chvostek's sign )
6. CATARACT
7. INCREASED MUSCLE TONE - can further cause wheeze , dysphagia and colicky pain abdomen.
8. Dermatitis -esp atopic /exfoliative. 

WHAT ARE THE CHANGES ON YOUR ECG ???
In low blood calcium , there is Long QT interval and Small T waves on the ecg.


WHAT IS THE NORMAL RANGE OF BLOOD CALCIUM ???
Normal calcium ranges from 8-10 mg/dl 

TREATMENT FOR LOW BLOOD CALCIUM

In mild cases                                    Oral calcium with vitamin D is sufficient to treat the deficiency .

IN MODERATE OR SEVERE 

Hypocalcemia is usually an artifact of hypoalbuminemia due to chronic renal failure.

Intravenous Calcium might be needed in the form of IV CALCIUM GLUCONATE

Renal function are to be monitored and kept under control.


The conclusion

Low blood calcium is very common and neglected deficiency .
Needs to be treated at early stages
May progress to cause life threatening conditions.
Always consult your physician in case of an emergency and call 911.