A sudden contraction of the muscles is called muscle cramps. Severe exercise, hot climate, severe sweating, some medicines, and medical conditions can cause muscle cramps. It is treated by applying heat or cold and massaging the area.
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How can my mother overcome the rise in her blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is a 59-year-old female patient with a history of kidney problems since the age of 25, which has resulted in an increase in blood uric acid levels. My mother was also diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma near her wisdom teeth and had surgery for it two years ago, but two mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If the blood pressure levels are around 100/140 mm/hg, considering her age she might need borderline treatment. Make sure you monitor her blood pressure levels every day, if the levels go beyond 150/90 mm/hg , she will be ... Read Full »