Calcium or magnesium deficiency
Moderateहिंदी: कैल्शियम की कमी · தமிழ்: கால்சியம் குறைபாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕ್ಯಾಲ್ಸಿಯಂ ಕೊರತೆ · తెలుగు: కాల్షియం లోపం · বাংলা: ক্যালসিয়ামের ঘাটতি · मराठी: कॅल्शियमची कमतरता · ગુજરાતી: કેલ્શિયમની ઉણપ
About this condition
Calcium and magnesium deficiency causing muscle cramps is common in India due to poor dietary intake and vitamin D deficiency affecting absorption. These minerals are essential for normal muscle contraction and relaxation. Blood tests identify deficiencies and supplementation along with dietary changes corrects them.
Common symptoms
muscle crampstinglingnumbnessmuscle twitchingirritabilityirregular heartbeat
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Calcium or magnesium deficiency?
muscle cramps, tingling, numbness, muscle twitching, irritability, irregular heartbeat.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Calcium or magnesium deficiency common in India?
Calcium or magnesium deficiency is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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