There are 5 major health risks behind leg cramps! Huaxi doctors: It has nothing to do with height growth...

When I was a kid, I would occasionally get leg cramps when I slept at night.

My mother and father would say that I am growing taller.

When I grow up and start working, especially at night after staying up late

It was like being struck by electricity, and I woke up instantly

The question that has troubled everyone for half a lifetime:

Sudden leg cramps in the middle of the night

Is the height ceiling going to reach a new high?

Or is there something wrong with your body?

Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University

Physiotherapist Yin Ziwen is here to help you analyze it

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First of all, the most concerned issue

Does leg cramps when sleeping really mean you are growing taller?

Leg cramps , also known medically as leg muscle spasms, refer to involuntary tight contractions of muscles;

It usually lasts for a short time, ranging from a few seconds to a minute, and the pain is intense. Most people experience it during strenuous exercise and when sleeping at night.

The experience is too deep

The right leg was sprained the day before yesterday, and the left leg was sprained last night

Mainly because I am worried about my muscles

Which side will you "draw" next time?

Sorry

Maybe you will only know when you win the lottery.

There is no absolute correlation between leg cramps and clinical symptoms. It requires a one-to-one analysis based on each person's gender, age, lifestyle, and the frequency of leg cramps:

First, consider whether they are special groups of people?

It mainly includes the elderly, pregnant women, and people who regularly do high-intensity exercise.

The problem of leg cramps in the middle of the night in the above-mentioned groups of people, combined with their characteristics, may be caused by osteoporosis, calcium deficiency during pregnancy, muscle fatigue due to excessive exercise , etc. It is recommended to listen to the advice of a specialist doctor for adjustment and treatment.

For the general population, it depends on how often it occurs?

If the frequency of leg cramps in the middle of the night is low (a few times a year or once every few months), it is most likely just a sudden temporary condition, and the body is reminding you that "you are not in good condition recently, please pay attention";

If it occurs frequently (≥3 times a week), it may involve problems such as skeletal muscle damage, nerve control, and endocrine system (most common).

So leg cramps when sleeping ≠ growing taller!

It is a sign of abnormality in the body and must be taken seriously.

Because of frequent leg cramps

It may be an early sign of some disease.

If "leg cramps in the middle of the night" occur frequently and repeatedly (≥3 times a week), and the pain relief time becomes longer and longer, you need to pay attention to it and go to the hospital for examination and symptomatic treatment.

You thought it was quietly trying to grow taller

It turns out that it is "drawing" indirectly

Beware of these three health risks

1. Bone calcium deficiency

It mainly leads to malnutrition and poor development; especially for adolescents who are in the growth and development period, if leg cramps occur for a long time but are not taken seriously, it can easily lead to stunted growth and low resistance.

2 Diseases of the nervous system

It may cause insomnia, multiple muscle tremors and other problems; it is likely to be the early symptoms of certain neurological diseases, with abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system.

3 Endocrine problems

It may cause abnormalities in hormones such as thyroid hormones and excitatory hormones.

For low-frequency cases , "midnight leg cramps" are more like the body's way of sending out an alarm, reminding everyone to pay attention to their recent living habits and health status:

Muscle damage caused by prolonged sitting or standing and overexertion

Lack of sleep and irregular work and rest schedules lead to abnormal nervous excitement

I used to have leg cramps, but I am happy when I think about growing taller.

I want it to stop now.

So is there any simple and effective way?

Although the pain of leg cramps in the middle of the night can only be understood by those who have experienced it, you can listen to what the doctor says this time, so that you won’t be unable to move and helpless the next time you are “hit”.

For special groups : Be sure to go to a regular outpatient clinic in a timely manner to screen for any nutrient deficiencies and determine the specific cause of your symptoms; listen to the advice of specialist teachers and use diet therapy or other treatment methods.

For the general population : You can perform simple stretching and other movements in time to gradually relax the tension in your muscles; after the tension is relieved, you can give yourself a simplified version of "Masaki".

If you have a toe cramp: slowly bend your toe in the opposite direction of the cramp and persist for more than 1 to 2 minutes, and you will see the effect.

If it is a calf cramp: For muscle cramps in the back of the calf, you can sit or lean against a wall, use both hands to bend your foot to lift your ankle, and then straighten your knee as much as possible; for muscle cramps in the front of the calf, you should hold down your leg, apply hot compresses or gently massage to relax the tense muscles.

In summary, in most cases

Leg cramps are your body's way of telling you it's going crazy

It's time to go to bed! Stop playing!

If you don’t listen, I’ll beat you up!

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