sharp pains

[zachg]

i am getting these random sharp pains in my back of my calf and in the bottom of my foot. the pains are lasting for minuets and are insanely intense. they occur when i am doing nothing or getting ready to go to sleep. i need some  advice

[summerwind101]

try eating banannas, your potasium could be low

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
The commonest cause of pain in the calf  is DVT and clots and post exercise. Pain in the calf area can also be due to pinched spinal nerves in the lumbo-sacral area or a pinched nerve at the knee joint. A nerve conduction study should be done. A MRI of the lumbar spine should also be able to throw some light. A deep vein thrombophlebitis or intermittent claudication (spontaneous spasm and relaxation of arteries) can also cause similar symptoms.
At times it is also due to low sodium, potassium, magnesium or calcium in the body. Hence serum levels of these electrolytes should also be checked. Dehydration is another frequent cause.
Please consult a doctor.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[eiluch]

Oh... That can be a sign of a venous disorder or an arterial disorder involving your blood vessels. You need to have a checkup with your doctor with this matter. The doctor will ask you your family history (heart disorder, genetic disease,etc.) that can be related to your condition, conduct series of checkups and may advise you to undergo laboratory exams.
I cannot readily diagnose coz I'm not allowed to do such but I am giving you a hint.
Have it examined ASAP.
Also have a physical therapist and cardiologist (if possible) check your condition aside from the general physician.