Question
I am experiencing hardening of the calf muscles accompanied by cramp-like pain, which is more pronounced at night during sleep. This condition was particularly severe during my 13 to 14 years old period, often waking me up in the middle of the night in pain; now, at 22 years old, although the situation has eased, the muscles still feel painful when slightly stimulated. Is this condition related to precocious puberty?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, it is initially judged that this may be due to calcium deficiency. When you mention the hardening of the calf muscles accompanied by cramp-like pain, this is usually caused by increased muscle excitability due to insufficient calcium in the body. Calcium deficiency may also lead to abnormal bone growth, which could affect height development. It’s possible that these conditions were present at that time but went unnoticed, and now your physical condition may have been affected, however, this cannot be changed. As for the leg pain issue, the most important thing is to supplement calcium. You may have problems with calcium absorption, and it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a detailed examination.