Frequent cramps in the elderly may be related to environmental factors, calcium deficiency, epilepsy and other factors.
1. Environmental factors: When there is a sudden change in temperature or a sudden drop in temperature, muscle tremors or muscle spasms may occur.
2. Calcium deficiency: Because calcium ions play a very important role in the process of muscle contraction. Older people may suffer from hypocalcemia due to calcium intake or absorption disorders. When calcium ions in the blood are lower than the normal value, the muscles will be easily excited, resulting in muscle cramps and spasms.
3. Epilepsy: Some epilepsy is characterized by myoclonic seizures, so older people with epilepsy may experience cramps.
The elderly often appear cramps symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, according to the cause of the targeted treatment.