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Constant cramps

by xnoodlesx, Jun 10, 2009 08:39PM
Several times a day, sometimes upto 10-12 times, i'm having very painful cramps in either my legs or my waist (just below my kidney) on the right side. I'm only 17, and i'm growing concerned as none of my friends or family have as many cramps as I do. Is there something wrong? Please help.
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by doctornee medical, Jun 11, 2009 08:22PM
To: xnoodlesx
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
Cramps can be due to electrolyte imbalance due to either sodium, potassium or calcium or even magnesium. They can be due to stones in the urinary system causing pain to refer. Irritable bowel is another possibility if you have bowel problems, gas etc. Polycystic disease of the ovary is another possibility.
Hope this helps. I think you should discuss these possibilities with your parents and see a doctor. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
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