Calf pain at night while resting, often dull pain, usually comes from muscle fatigue, dehydration, mineral deficiency, poor circulation, nerve issues, or specific sleeping positions that shorten muscles,
etc.
Symptoms
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Sudden cramp or sometimes dull pain.
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Muscle tightness or hardness.
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Pain while resting, before sleeping.
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Occasional twitching.
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Temporary difficulty in stretching leg.
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Person moves legs restlessly.
Causes
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Muscle overuse. fatigue, strenuous exercise, prolonged standing or walking.
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Not enough fluids or low magnesium, potassium, calcium.
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Poor circulation of blood flow in tissues, especially when inactive.
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Compression of nerve or disorders like spinal stenosis, diabetic neuropathy.
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Sleeping Position with feet pointed down shortens calf muscles.
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Some medications
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Increased risk for pregnant individuals.
Prevention
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Stay hydrated, drink plenty of fluids.
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Stretch calves, hamstrings before bed.
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Gentle exercise to keep muscles active.
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Elevate legs to improve circulation.
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Sudden, severe pain with swelling, warmth, or redness.
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Numbness, tingling, weakness.
Home remedies
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Gentle stretching of calf before sleep.
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Massage calf with warm oil.
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Apply warm compress or hot water bag.
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Drink enough water throughout the day.
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Include mineral-rich foods like banana, coconut water, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables.
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Light walk after dinner.
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Keep legs warm at night.
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Avoid heavy exercise late evening.
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Practice slow deep breathing before sleep.
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Stretch and straighten leg, flex foot towards you (pull toes up and down).
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