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I doubt it, they say eating bananas causes you not to get cramps, but two days ago i had a banana milk shake for breakfast, a banana split later on that day, and a banana for a late snack, and i woke up with an awful leg cramp at around 2:00am, and i don't ever get leg cramps, so i don't know if that answers your question if potassium is a real cure for leg cramps.
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The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
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Can low iron cause leg cramps and swelling of legs?
The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
Does potassium cause leg cramps?
Potassium is a key electrolyte in muscle contraction. So if your potassium levels or low or high it can cause cramps. Sara, RN
Does Ice chewing cause low potassium?
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Are leg cramps a symptom of low potassium?
It could be.
Can low potassium cause muscle pain?
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Can low iron cause cramps in left arm and leg?
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Could my leg cramps at night be from a low potassium level?
According the research, a lack of potassium can give leg cramps at night. In order to prevent this, a person should eat food with high potassium such as banana.
Can low blood pressure cause hand swelling?
It can cause swelling or hands, feet and throat. If swelling by low blood pressure occurs, it will take effect on the throat and there is a high risk present of suffocating. Good luck.
Low Sodium?
Can low sodium cause extreme leg cramps?
Is low calorie tonic water as effective as ordinary tonic water for leg cramps?
Yes, probably.More detail:Sometimes leg cramps are caused by a lack of potassium. If you are taking a diuretic (fluid pill), this can deplete the body of potassium. Try foods that are high in potassium, which should help with the leg cramps. Bananas and orange juice are both high in potassium.Dehydration can also cause leg cramps, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids - any kind of fluids except alcohol and caffeine, which act as a diuretic, and cause even further fluid loss.
Can low potassium cause seizure?
Yes, lack of potassium (and other important) can cause a seizure :-D Hope you're satisfied with the answer :-D
Can low potassium levels cause blood to thicken?
Yes
