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What deficiency causes muscle cramps?
Magnesium deficiency can cause muscle cramping. Potassium deficiency can, as well. These are minerals, not vitamins.
What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?
Potassium deficiency is a very dangerous condition. Symptoms include muscle cramps, fatigue, and even dangerous arrhythmias. Consult with your doctor if you think you may be experiencing potassium deficiency.
Also found in a milk y laxative what mineral helps prevent muscle spasms and leg cramps?
magnesium
What mineral often found in foods like spinach and bananas would you take to prevent muscle cramps?
potassium
What are muscle spasms and cramps?
what is the difference between muscle spasm and muscle cramps
I get horrible cramps from running is there anyway to help get rid of them?
Muscle cramps are usually caused in part by a calcium deficiency. Make sure you are taking in lots of calcium (which you need Vitamin D to absorb) and these may help the cramping.
Do guys get cramps?
Yes they do.. thay do not get period cramps but they can get muscle cramps.
Can dogs get muscle cramps?
Just by giving him more than the regular food. Cramps in dog occurs due to deficiency of potassium & calcium. So feed him potassium & calcium rich diet.
Also found in a milk-y laxative what mineral helps prevent muscle spasms and leg cramps Magnesium Iron Calcium Zinc?
Magnesium
What can be relieved by massaging the muscle?
Muscle spasms or cramps.
What is muscle cramps?
Muscles cramps occur when a muscle contracts and does not relax. This causes pain in one or sometimes multiple muscles.
What happens to a person who has potassium deficiency?
Hypokalemia is a when you have a lower amount of potassium in the blood than a normal person. Some things that can happen when your potassium is low would be muscle weakness and cramps, constipation, and paralysis.
