What's wrong with my child's leg cramps?

Leg cramps are very dangerous and may have adverse effects if you are doing dangerous work. Many parents find that their children have leg cramps. What causes leg cramps? Parents are very concerned about this issue. In fact, it is normal for children to have leg cramps. It may be caused by poor local blood circulation or calcium deficiency. Let’s take a look at the specific reasons why children’s legs cramp.

What's wrong with my child's leg cramps?

The main causes of cramps are:

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

(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 scarce, which is more likely to cause cramps.

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

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

(4) Excessive drooping of the foot (drooping toward the sole of the foot) may induce calf cramps. Avoid letting your foot hang down too much while you sleep.

(5) There are reports in the literature that vitamin E can reduce the number of attacks, but there is no definitive conclusion yet.

What happens when my child’s legs cramp? It is recommended that parents conduct a trace element test in time if they find their children experiencing frequent leg cramps to ensure that the child is not suffering from calcium deficiency or other reasons. Excessive tension and sudden changes in environment can also cause leg cramps. Therefore, parents are advised to pay attention and find the causes in time to reduce children's leg cramps.