A 55-year-old male with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with frequent nocturnal leg cramps. What should be the considerations?
This patient's nocturnal leg cramps could have a variety of causes, and one possible factor to consider is Vitamin D deficiency. Although not typically considered as a primary cause, Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining proper muscle function, and deficiency has been associated with muscle cramps. Given his age and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which could also be indirectly influenced by Vitamin D status, it might be worth assessing his Vitamin D levels and considering supplementation.