02:48 PM Wednesday 27 September 2023
Written by: Yasmine Al-Sawy:
Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that can last for seconds or minutes, and may occur during sleep, causing the person to suddenly wake up in severe pain.
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Some health conditions and medications contribute to leg muscle cramps, and there are also risk factors that should be avoided, according to the My Cleveland Clinic website.
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Why does myopia occur during sleep?
There are a number of reasons why muscle cramps occur during sleep, and they usually include the following:
– Sitting for long periods (such as office work all day).
– Overuse of muscles.
– Standing or working on concrete floors.
– Sitting in bad posture during the day.
– Kidney failure.
Nerve damage resulting from diabetes.
– Mineral deficiency in the body.
– Blood flow problems.
How to avoid muscle tension while sleeping?
1- Do leg exercises during the day, and take a light walk or bike ride right before bed.
2- Drink 8 glasses of water daily and avoid alcoholic drinks and caffeine.
3- Take all vitamins and medications that help relax muscles, exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
4- Place a warm water bath on the legs before sleeping, and massage them.
5- Try different sleeping positions to see if one is better than the other
6- Keep the toes raised if the person is lying on his back.
7- Use a pillow to keep the toes facing up.
8-Perform leg extension exercises frequently.
When should you visit a doctor?
There are some signs that indicate the need to visit a specialist doctor immediately, including the following:
– Muscle tension in other parts of the body.
-Severe pain with swelling or numbness in the leg.
-Changes in the skin of the leg.
– Waking up repeatedly due to muscle tension that prevents you from getting enough sleep.
-Suffering from nerve, liver, kidney or diabetes problems.
2023-09-27 11:49:53
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