What causes Charlie Horses?!


Question: What causes Charlie Horses.?
I get them in my calf muscle how do i stop them from coming.? How do I stop them during the process.?.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
There are 2 reasons for charlie horses in your calf muscles. One is dehydration, you are not drinking enough fluids. Drink more water, and drink it cold because it gets to your muscles faster when it is cold. The other reason is low potassium in your diet. You can get potassium from eating things like oranges (or drinking orange juice), bananas, or yogurt. The other thing, if you do get a charlie horse, rub the area and flex your foot (if you point your foot it'll make it worse) until the cramp subsides. Hope that helps. Health Question & Answer

dehydration and lack of potassium Health Question & Answer

they are when your muscles dries out and it tries to get moisture from where ever it can. just stay hydratedHealth Question & Answer



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