Many are familiar with the sudden, acute and unbearable pain in the calves of the legs. Especially not worth worrying if these phenomena are episodic in nature. Frequent, sudden, as well as night cramps, many people suffer. What is the cause of these pains, what could be a preventive measure to prevent them? Why are my legs cramping? The most common causes of these phenomena can be trauma (hidden), inflammatory processes, diseases of the thyroid gland and nervous system, as well as diabetes. In the event that there are suspicions of the existence of such ailments, an examination by specialists is necessary. After completing the course of treatment of the underlying disease, as a rule, convulsions disappear.
Intolerable night pain in the legs can be triggered by stressful situations, flat feet and varicose veins. Seizures also occur as a result of hypothermia in icy water or in cold weather. Often night pains in the calves of the legs are the result of a deficiency in the body of magnesium, vitamin D, as well as calcium.
Why does the leg cramp during physical activity, when a person is squatting for a long time? This phenomenon is provoked by muscle strain. Hyperthermic convulsions occur as a result of a sharp increase in body temperature, which causes one or another pathology. They can also be caused by sun and heat stroke. Leads legs cramp and in the presence of a focus of irritation that has arisen in the motor zone of the cerebral cortex. Such pathological phenomena occur with onset of strokes or during the rehabilitation period after them, as well as with various viral infections, flu and alcohol intoxication. The cause of pain in the calves of the lower extremities may be a lack of oxygen (local hypoxia) and vascular lesions in this area.
Why does the leg cramp in patients with diabetes? This phenomenon is a consequence of an overdose of sugar-lowering drugs, as well as a decrease in blood sugar as a result of fasting. Why does the leg cramp in osteochondrosis of the spine? The explanation is quite simple. The reason lies in squeezing bundles of nerve fibers that exit the spine. In this case, the work of their sensitive endings is disrupted. In healthy people, cramps are also possible. They are a reaction to strong irritants (overwork, intoxication, prolonged stay in a stuffy room).
What to do with leg cramps? In the event that pain in the calves of the lower extremities occurred at night, you should sit on the bed with your legs down, and then with great care stand on the floor (not on the carpet). In this case, the body must be kept in the most straight position, and the legs put together.
Blood circulation in the lower extremities, as well as their muscle tone, will be able to recover in a few minutes. You can get rid of sudden pain by grabbing your fingers with cramped legs with your hands and pulling them up. With the relief of spasms, the muscles must be massaged. Severe convulsion can be eliminated by pinching a sore spot several times. The ointment of a warming effect, which is applied to the muscles of the legs, also helps. For this procedure, apple cider vinegar or vodka is also suitable. Effective against repetitive cramps and warm moist compresses.