When it's cold every day, it's easy to cramp when you exert yourself. What's the matter, calcium deficiency?

The main reasons for leg and leg cramps are:

(1) Poor local circulation, peripheral vascular disease or varicose veins of the foot.

(2) The ambient temperature changes suddenly.

(3) Emotional stress.

(4) Excessive water and salt loss leads to electrolyte imbalance in the body.

(5) The content of minerals (such as magnesium and calcium) in the diet is insufficient.

(6) The incidence of some chronic diseases and cramps in pregnant women will also increase.

(7) hypothyroidism, uremia or other physical diseases.

(8) Motor neuron disease, spinal radiculopathy or peripheral neuropathy.

(9) Some drugs such as lowering blood pressure and blood fat may also cause leg cramps.

(10) Unknown reason.

How to reduce the probability of leg and foot cramps;

(1) Pay attention to calcium supplementation: In adolescence, calcium will be relatively deficient, which is more likely to cause cramps.

(2) People who are prone to cramps when sleeping at night should do stretching exercises in the cramping area before going to bed.

(3) Pay attention to the warmth of both calves when sleeping. You can put on more clothes to keep your hands and feet warm.

(4) Excessive foot plate drooping (foot drooping in the direction of sole) may induce calf cramps. Avoid letting your feet droop excessively when sleeping.

(5) It has been reported in the literature that vitamin E can reduce the number of seizures, but there is no conclusion at present.

When the calf cramps, the cramped calf muscles can be straightened and rubbed, and the cramped pedal can be pulled up. And pay attention to the warmth of calf muscles when cramping. In folk therapy, it is suggested to press acupoints with your fingers, or you can try.