Children’s leg cramps are mostly caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency, which can be supplemented by calcium supplements, vitamin D and food under the guidance of doctors:
1. Calcium supplements: children’s leg cramps are mainly caused by calcium deficiency, you can take some calcium supplements under the guidance of your doctor, such as calcium carbonate and calcium acetate, but it is recommended to take them between meals to reduce the stimulation of the digestive tract and thus help absorption.
2. Vitamin D: lack of vitamin D will lead to insufficient absorption of calcium, resulting in a decrease in calcium content, so children with leg cramps in addition to the need for calcium supplements, but also under the guidance of the doctor in the appropriate amount of vitamin D. In addition, parents can take children to participate in outdoor sports, more sunshine, in order to promote vitamin D synthesis.
3. Food: In addition to medication to supplement calcium, but also through food to supplement calcium, such as dairy products, marine fish, tofu and so on can help to supplement calcium, but in the food supplement at the same time, must pay attention to the child’s nutritional balance.
If a child’s leg cramps repeatedly can not be relieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.