Causes of foot cramps, ways to reduce foot cramps

In life, when male friends walk a lot, they will also experience cramps in the soles of their feet. Therefore, this article will introduce the causes of cramps in men's feet.

The main causes of cramps are:

(1) Poor local circulation, peripheral vascular disease or varicose veins in the legs.

(2)Sudden change in ambient temperature.

(3) Excessive emotional tension.

(4) Excessive loss of water and salt causes electrolyte imbalance in the body.

(5) Insufficient minerals (such as magnesium and calcium) in the diet.

(6) The incidence of cramps will also increase in people with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women.

(7) Hypothyroidism, uremia or other physical illnesses.

(8) Motor neuron disease, spinal cord radiculopathy, or peripheral neuropathy.

(9) Certain blood pressure and lipid-lowering drugs may also cause leg cramps.

(10) Unknown reasons.

How to reduce your chances of cramping:

(1) Pay attention to calcium supplementation: During adolescence, calcium is relatively deficient, which can easily cause cramps.

(2) If you are prone to cramps at night, do stretching exercises on the areas prone to cramps before going to bed.

(3) Keep your calves warm when you sleep. You can put on more clothes to keep your hands and feet warm.

(4) Excessive drooping of the sole of the foot (drooping toward the sole of the foot) may induce calf cramps. Avoid letting the sole of the foot droop excessively when sleeping.

(5) There are reports in the literature indicating that vitamin E can reduce the frequency of attacks, but this is not yet conclusive.