Leg cramps are painful muscle spasms in the legs as a result of which arise because the muscle to contract too hard. The most frequent cramps in the calf muscles are under and knee rear. Cramping pain may last a few seconds to minutes with varying severity.
Leg cramps usually occur when we rest, even probably asleep. Parents are more often affected than younger cramps. In some parents, cramps could even happen every day.
cause
In general, the cause of cramps is unknown .the opinion of cramps occur because the muscle is stimulated to contract already in a position to contractions. This happens when we sleep with half-bent knee position, and soles of the feet slightly pointing downwards. In this position the calf muscle a little unhinged and prone to cramps. That's why flexing movement before bed can prevent it.
In some cases, cramps may occur due to problems or , to examples:
• Several types of medications can give side effects such as cramping. This class of drugs contains : diuretics , nifedipine , statins ,, cimetidine , salbutamol ,
• Dehydration
• Imbalance salt substances in the blood (eg, calcium or potassium levels are too low)
• Pregnancy, especially in the last trimester
• underactive thyroid gland
• Narrowing of the leg arteries that inhibit circulation
• Neurological disorders
• Cirrhosis of the liver
In the above conditions, the cramps are just one of several other symptoms. If there are no other result, most likely cramps are idiopathic and not because of the conditions above.
handling
Relaxation movements (stretching) and massage can usually relieve the cramps. Pain-reducing medication is usually not useful for not working fast enough. However, such a pain-reducing paracetamol may be useful to relieve pain and muscle weakness sometimes still take up to 24 hours after the loss of cramps.
PREVENTION
• Tell your doctor if cramps may be caused by the consumption of one of the above drugs. The doctor can give an alternative medicine.
• Drink at least six glasses drunk trillionth day , and also one glass when going to sleep . and drink when going , willing and want to exercise .
• kalium bananas a day is sufficient to meet the needs of your potassium.
• If you often have cramps while sleeping, do the movement relaxation of the muscles of the calf before bed. The trick is to stand about 60-90 cm from the wall, and lean body toward the wall with your feet remain in place. Do it a few times. You may need a few days to do so until the effect is felt.
• Sleep using the calf muscles will fight depression is understandable :
Use a pillow to support your feet when you sleep on your back.
When you sleep on his stomach, put your feet hanging over the end of the mattress.
try to maintain a wide blanket at the foot so that the fingers and soles of the feet are not facing down during sleep.
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