Calf cramps can mean muscle spasms, ischemia, calcium deficiency, or inadequate vitamin D intake.
1. The cause of calf muscle spasms is mainly a posture for too long or strenuous exercise, resulting in spasms of the calf muscles, usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes, through hot compresses, massage, muscle stretching symptoms can be reduced.
2. Local ischemia and hypoxia, mostly occurring in the elderly, such as diabetes or vascular occlusive vasculitis of the lower extremities, local ischemia, metabolites can not be completely eliminated caused by the strong contraction of the muscles, there will be cramps, and some of them will be accompanied by numbness of the legs, leg cold.
3. Calcium deficiency or vitamin D deficiency can also cause cramps in the calves, which are obvious at night and can be relieved by supplementing calcium and vitamin D.
Calf cramps should be taken seriously, and if they occur frequently, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination and targeted treatment.