The German website “Aponet.de” reported that the muscles of the lower leg undergo spasm when they are not supplied with sufficient minerals and fluids.
The website, which is the official portal for German pharmacists, explained that leg cramps occur due to an imbalance of fluids and minerals, noting that through vomiting, diarrhea, severe sweating, unbalanced diets, and some medications such as diuretics, the body not only loses fluids, but It also loses important minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
In the event of a deficiency of these important minerals, muscle tissue is stimulated more easily and is therefore more susceptible to cramps.
Magnesium and potassium
Leg cramps can be combated by supplying the body with magnesium, the food sources of which are whole grain products, oatmeal, nuts and mineral water containing magnesium, as well as potassium, the food sources of which are bananas, apricots, peaches, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and peanuts. Mineral water containing potassium.
Stretching exercises, relaxation exercises, light massage sessions, and warm showers also help combat cramps in the leg.
If these measures do not work in dealing with leg cramps, then a doctor should be consulted, as they may indicate a disease, such as vascular disease such as peripheral arterial disease or varicose veins, neurological disorders such as Lyme disease, or metabolic diseases such as varicose veins. Diabetes.