Severe leg cramps at night may seem like a minor issue, as they usually go away within a few minutes, sometimes even a few seconds.
However, their impact on the comfort of life is quite significant - they can cause awakening at night, which often makes it difficult to fall asleep again.
Where do night cramps come from? Let's look at the causes of annoying cramps.
Sedentary lifestyle
Not getting up from the computer for long hours or sitting incorrectly, such as holding your leg up for a long time, can lead to compression of the blood vessels in the legs and muscle hypoxia.
Load on the legs
Excessive load on the legs, frequent walking in heels, heavy load on the legs (in case of obesity) - all this can contribute to the appearance of cramps in the lower extremities.
Cramps can also result from pushing your muscles too hard or from exercising without warming up.
Hydration level
An adult should provide the body with approximately 2-2.5 liters of water per day.
Not drinking enough fluids can contribute to cramps.
Increased need for electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals that are essential for the proper functioning of our muscles. These include:
- magnesium,
- potassium,
- calcium.
Usually their deficiency is caused by an improperly balanced and insufficiently varied diet.
Increased physical activity also affects low levels of electrolytes, mainly magnesium and potassium, so drinking isotonic drinks after exercise is often recommended.
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Expert: Arkhipova Julia
