Kapanlagi.com - The cause of muscle cramps often occurs due to various factors that are not realized. This condition generally causes pain, tension, and stiffness, especially in the area around the feet or hands. Muscle cramps can be experienced by anyone and sometimes occur suddenly.
Muscle cramps are a health complaint that occurs due to contractions in certain muscles, causing the muscles to tense due to the contractions. This condition can be triggered by several conditions and common causes that can come from daily habits or specific factors such as illness and injury.
When experiencing muscle cramps, the sufferer can feel these symptoms in a short period of time. Most of the causes of cramps due to daily habits are rarely realized by many people. These include dehydration, nerve pressure when sleeping in the wrong position, and certain weather effects.
To discuss more about the causes of muscle cramps, you can read through several points below. The causes of muscle cramps are summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Poor Blood Circulation
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The first cause of muscle cramps can occur due to poor blood circulation. The occurrence of poor blood circulation can be experienced due to certain blockages. One of them is the narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the legs, which can cause pain such as cramps in the calves and feet. This condition often occurs during exercise and will improve with a short rest or stopping exercise. That's why it is important to understand some physical activities that are suitable for the body's condition to prevent muscle disorders, including preventing injuries.
2. Mineral Deficiency
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Health. However, excessive or insufficient nutrition can also be the main cause of certain health problems. For example, related to muscle cramps, the cause can be experienced due to mineral deficiency.
According to mayoclinic.com, a lack of body mineral intake such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium can trigger muscle cramps. Especially cramps in the legs that cause various common symptoms of muscle cramps.
3. Dehydration
Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the intake of fluids in the body is not maximally fulfilled. As a result, the body experiences several health impacts, one of which is muscle cramps. According to mayoclinic.com, dehydration can cause muscle cramps because it triggers fatigue, including often experienced by athletes during exercise.
Weather factors in this case also have the potential to be a factor in muscle cramps experienced by some people. Therefore, fulfilling the fluid needs in the body needs to be done to maintain fitness and health and prevent various specific health disorders, including muscle cramps.
4. Pressure on Nerves
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Another cause of muscle cramps can also be triggered by pressure on nerves, resulting in cramps. Especially if you are walking, the pain and symptoms will feel so painful. According to hellosehat.com, pressure on nerves in the spine can be the main cause of the pain felt in the legs. To overcome it, changing the body position slightly forward while walking can help alleviate the symptoms. However, consultation and examination with a doctor can be considered to overcome the pain caused by muscle cramps.
5. Age Factor
Muscle cramps can be triggered by certain age factors. As a person gets older, the likelihood of experiencing muscle cramps increases. As is known, as age increases, some bodily functions also experience a decrease in function, making them more susceptible to certain health risks.
In this case, muscle cramps can be one of the health complaints experienced by older individuals. According to mayoclinic.com, older people lose muscle mass, making the muscles more easily compressed and causing pain or cramps.
6. Using Muscles Too Heavily for Activities
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Other causes of muscle cramps can also be triggered by using muscles too heavily for various activities. According to health.com, leg muscle cramps often occur due to engaging in activities that are too heavy. This is not only experienced by athletes, but also by anyone who uses their muscles too frequently, excessively, or in strenuous activities.
According to the same source, this cause can occur because the nerves that flow from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles are working too hard, triggering cramps suddenly. Rest and stretching can help alleviate the symptoms.
7. Sitting or Standing for Too Long
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The next cause of muscle cramps can be triggered by sitting or standing for too long. This causes fatigue in the muscles, which in turn triggers cramping. Both sitting for too long and standing for too long can cause muscle cramps.
According to health.com, sitting for too long can cause muscle fibers to become hyperactive. This is what triggers muscle tension and causes cramping, so balancing sitting and standing time is necessary to prevent muscle cramps.
8. Osteoarthritis
Health conditions such as osteoarthritis can also be a cause of cramps in the body. This usually occurs due to inflammation in the joints, which also triggers cramping, stiffness, and pain. According to health.com, cramps in the legs are usually related to osteoarthritis of the spine. In certain conditions, it can even cause pinched nerves and nerve damage. Consultation and examination with a doctor can be considered to address muscle cramps.
9. Diabetic Neuropathy
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Diabetic neuropathy is a disorder of the nerves that occurs due to diabetes. This condition can trigger various health complaints such as tingling, pain, and numbness. However, diabetic neuropathy often also causes cramps in the legs due to malfunctioning nerves. According to health.com, diabetes treatment can alleviate symptoms such as pain.
Those are the 9 common causes of muscle cramps, recognize the triggering factors. Some of these causes of cramps and their triggering factors can be an easy way to recognize muscle cramps in the body. This way, appropriate and early treatment for body cramps can be determined.
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