Leg cramps in elderly women should first be relieved of muscle spasms, and then the cause should be identified and treated. The cause may be osteoporosis, lumbar disc herniation, lower extremity vascular occlusion and other diseases. 1. Osteoporosis: The secretion of estrogen decreases significantly in elderly women, calcium synthesis decreases, and leg cramps occur after the occurrence of osteoporosis because of the decrease in blood calcium. At this time, they should consume more calcium-containing foods, get more sunshine, and take oral calcium tablets, calcitriol, and anti-osteoporosis drugs if necessary. 2. Lumbar disc herniation: Lumbar disc herniation may compress the sciatic nerve, resulting in muscle pain and twitching in the lower limbs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and sodium rosoprofen, can be used to relieve pain. If it is serious, surgery will be chosen. 3. Lower extremity vascular occlusion: lower extremity vascular occlusion will appear after the muscle due to lack of oxygen leg cramps. It is one of the main factors causing leg cramps in the elderly, and should be treated by vascular surgery as soon as possible. 4. other diseases: for epilepsy patients or elderly people have a history of stroke disease, is the basis of the disease of leg cramps in elderly women. At this time, leg cramps need to be given appropriate symptomatic treatment. Elderly women with leg cramps need to pay attention to and actively consult the hospital for a clear diagnosis.