Calambres musculares

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Calambres musculares

Nombres alternativos:

Calambres en los músculos; Espasmos musculares

Cuidados en el hogar:

El estiramiento lento generalmente alivia el dolor, pero si los calambres musculares continúan, se recomienda consultar con el médico.

Se debe llamar al médico si:

Se debe buscar asistencia médica si los calambres musculares son fuertes, prolongados o vuelven a presentarse y no desaparecen con el simple estiramiento.

Lo que se puede esperar en el consultorio médico:

El médico lleva a cabo un examen físico y hace preguntas acerca de la historia clínica, tales como:

Algunos de los exámenes diagnósticos que se pueden realizar son:

Se pueden prescribir calmantes (analgésicos).

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