Some people suffer from spasms in the foot. What are the reasons for this? How can it be faced?
To answer these questions, the German Association of Neuroscience has made clear that foot cramps have many reasons, such as aging and very intense exercise.
Also, football spasms may have a side effect of some medications, such as blood pressure lowering medications, urine, some cholesterol and some antidepressants.
A serious health problem
Foot cramps may also indicate a serious health problem such as:
- Diabetes
- Circular disorders
- Joint problems
- Mineral balance disorders (electritial balance)
- Dehydration due to diarrhea, vomiting, or extreme sweating
- Nerve disorders, the so -called multiple neuropathic
- Nerve damage due to diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Hyper thyroid gland
- Iron deficiency
- magnesium
Foot cramps can be faced by eating magnesium; As it stabilizes the muscle membrane, and reduces the work capabilities, which lead to muscle contractions.
If the intake of magnesium does not succeed in relieving the spasms of the foot, then the doctor should be consulted to determine the real cause behind it and undergo timely treatment.
Prevention measures
Foot cramps can be prevented through the following measures:
- Follow a balanced and healthy diet to provide the body with minerals, vitamins and important nutrients, which the muscles need.
- Eat magnesium -rich foods regularly, such as bananas, nuts and whole grain products.
- Eat enough protein: The reference values of the German Nutrition Association are 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
- Eat enough fluids, at a rate of 1.5 liters of water per day.
- Reducing coffee, as coffee has a dried effect, and thus may enhance cramps.
- Stay away from wine and smoking; Where alcohol negatively affects the balance of electrolyte and nerves, while the toxins in tobacco are disrupting blood circulation.
- Movement perseverance; The muscles need training, in order to provide them well with nutrients.
- Warm well before exercising and perform gentle stretching exercises before and after exercise.
- When suspected of a lack of nutrients, a blood test should be performed, taking into account the intake of nutritional supplements such as magnesium, calcium and potassium under the supervision of a doctor.