Cramps that suddenly occur in the calf are referred to as “Charlie’s Horse” as many wonder what is causing the pain that plagues them as they fall into a deep sleep, according to USA Today.
And the expert in the specialty known as integrative medicine, an official with the health group “Honor Health” in Arizona, USA, Shad Marvasti, explains that these spasms occur due to unusual nerve activity. that occurs in the body during sleep.
As for the reasons that lead to these cramps, they are many, according to the expert, because it can be a warning of a deficiency in certain minerals that the body needs vitally.
Usually, these cramps occur when there is a severe deficiency of calcium, potassium, or magnesium because the person’s diet does not contain enough.
He added that patients who come to him with calf cramps improve dramatically when they add a dose of calcium and potassium to their diet.
In other cases, these cramps may be the result of intense exercise, because a heavy weight has been placed on the muscle, or because of the disruption of the blood supply to the muscle.
In general, these cramps do not cause concern if they occur from time to time, but if the problem is repeated frequently, then a medical examination becomes necessary.
Doctors recommend drinking enough water to reduce the risk of these cramps and recommend stretching exercises to reduce this sudden and disturbing condition.
And if someone becomes unable to sleep due to the continuity of these cramps, the doctor may advise taking medications that help loosen and relax the muscle, and thus, become less likely to have cramps.
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