Exercise vigorously or too much
Symptoms of cramps are often associated with overuse of muscles, leading to muscle fatigue. For example, in sports or physical exercise that is overwhelming with movements that are not regularly practiced.
For this reason, cramps can occur during exercise or occur later, sometimes many hours later.
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Dehydration is one of the typical causes of leg cramps. Dehydration and electrolyte balance will make the nerve endings sensitive, leading to activation of contractions and increasing pressure on the nerve endings of the motor nerve.
When you exercise or exercise vigorously or are exposed to the sun for a long time, it will cause you to lose a lot of water and electrolytes due to sweat. If you don't have time to supplement, you can easily get cramps.
In addition, some cases of dehydration due to drinking too little water or taking diuretic drugs will cause cramps at night.
Neurons are activated in the body
Lack of calcium and low magnesium content increase nerve tissue activity are also the causes of cramps.
For example, a calcium deficiency in the blood not only causes the contractions of the biceps and wrist muscles, but it can also cause paralysis and tingling around the mouth and other areas.
Sitting or standing for too long
Muscles are created for movement, contraction and rest. Therefore, sitting or standing in one place for too long will cause muscle fatigue and lead to cramps.
If you are a person who often has cramps in your legs when standing, sit down before your muscles feel too tired and vice versa, if you have cramps due to sitting for a long time, try to spend at least a few minutes walking.
Aging muscles, nervous system or cardiovascular system
In the elderly, the aging nervous system and muscles can be the cause of cramps. Therefore, supplementing calcium, magnesium, and potassium is very necessary to overcome cramps and strengthen bones.
