This is a very painful muscle tension in the legs and feet. Such spasm can awaken.
Seizures last from a few seconds to several minutes.
The older people are, the more likely they are such seizures. This affects about half of people over 50 years.
Causes
Most often the cause can not be found.
By the stated reasons include:
- Mechanical strain in the legs. It may be flat or ligament damage in the lap joints when torn out unnaturally;
- Long stay in an uncomfortable position;
- Walking on a concrete floor;
- salts with abundant perspiration loss or under the action of diuretics;
- Physical exercise;
- Chronic diseases such as diabetes or parkinsonism;
- Side effects of drugs;
- Pregnancy. Occasionally in the blood of pregnant women decreases the level of magnesium. This can lead to seizures.
What can be done
- If the house has an exercise bike, try a few minutes before going to bed to twist pedals. This method is suitable for those who exercise will not be a lot of stress;
- Make stretching shins before bedtime. Stand facing a wall, rest in her hands and lean forward, so that the lower leg stretched;
- Wear shoes with good support of the foot, especially closer to the heel. The insole should be in the form, but should not be too soft;
- Do not tuck the edge of the blanket in the legs. It is very important. If you push through the feet tucked under a blanket under the mattress, the extended fingers foot forward. This provokes spasms. In the supine position, the toes should be directed at the ceiling;
- Drink plenty of fluids;
- Limit alcohol and caffeine;
- Exercise in the open air or in a cool place. Avoid heat. Exercise, accompanied by overheating, then lead to seizures;
If a leg cramp, gently stretch your muscle spasm.
To prevent recurrent seizures:
- Walk a little room. Shake the leg and foot;
- Lie on your back with your feet up;
- Aim for five minutes muscle spasm hot shower or sit in a hot bath;
- You can try to muscle spasm could move on the ice, wrapped in a cloth.
