What to do if children often have leg cramps

Some children are born to be playful, while others are relatively quiet. After all, children are the apple of their parents' eyes, so they are not asked to do housework or heavy work. Some children have leg cramps for no reason and often. What's going on? Many children don't exercise, and don't maintain the same position frequently. Why do children always have leg cramps? Let's find out what to do if children often have leg cramps.

1. Cramps are often related to calcium deficiency. It is recommended to take Diqiao chewable calcium tablets and alfacalcidol capsules to supplement calcium. Eat foods that are rich in calcium or can promote calcium absorption, such as: milk (human milk, cow's milk, goat's milk, etc.) are rich in calcium and are well absorbed, animal liver, egg yolk, fish, meat and beans.

2. Whether it is caused by muscle spasm caused by calcium deficiency can be confirmed after internal medicine examination. Try high calcium tablets and muscle-soothing and blood-activating tablets to see if they are effective. It is recommended to check first and then determine the treatment. Based on this symptom, it cannot be confirmed that it is caused by epilepsy.

3. Cramp is a muscle spasm. Frequent leg cramps are mostly caused by calcium deficiency, cold, and local nerve and blood vessel compression. You can supplement calcium appropriately, get more sun, pay attention to local warming, and also pay attention to changes in body position, such as sitting and sleeping positions, to avoid nerve and blood vessel compression. You can also apply hot compresses and massage local muscles to enhance local blood circulation. If there is no improvement, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

4. When leg cramps occur, you can immediately grab the big toe on the cramped side with your hand, then slowly straighten your foot, and then stretch your leg forcefully, and the calf muscle will stop cramping; or you can use both hands to vigorously massage your calf, which will also be effective. It is recommended to pay attention to calcium supplementation and drink more pure milk. In terms of medication, oral calcium tablets can be given.

The above is a detailed explanation and introduction of what to do if children often have foot cramps. Children are the treasures of their parents. Parents will frown if their children feel a little uncomfortable. So parents should not panic if their children have leg cramps. First give your child some massage to relieve the pain. If the pain is gone, take your child to the hospital and see how the doctor treats him.