Leg cramps are most common in the calf muscle, but they can also happen in the thighs or feet. Muscle cramps happen when a muscle involuntarily contracts on its own. Cramps usually occur for a reason. If a muscle is not strained, cramping is occurring because the muscle is fatigued or overused, or the body is dehydrated. Sometimes, cramps might be related to alcoholism, hypothyroidism, or diabetes. Generally, the effects of a leg cramp will disappear in minutes. But with ongoing leg cramps, speak with a doctor. If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.

Liver disease is any disturbance of liver function that causes illness. Liver disease is also referred to as hepatic disease. The liver is the second largest organ in the body. It works hard performing hundreds of complex functions including: fighting infections and illness; removing toxins, such as alcohol, from the body; controlling cholesterol levels; helping blood to clot (thicken); and releasing bile, a liquid that breaks down fats and aids digestion. Liver disease doesn’t usually cause any obvious signs or symptoms until it’s fairly advanced, and the liver is damaged. Diseases that may affect the liver include hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), cirrhosis (scarring), fatty liver, and liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Symptoms of liver disease may include: bleeding or easy bruising, swelling, fatigue, and jaundice (yellow coloring to the skin and whites of the eyes). If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.