Leg cramps at night may be excessive exercise, but also may all be calcium deficiency, vascular disease of the lower extremities, etc., should be timely consultation to identify the cause of the disease.
1. Excessive exercise: when a lot of exercise, it will exceed the load capacity of the body’s bones and muscles, and when too much activity during the day, the bones will enter a rest period and recovery period at night, thus causing the symptoms of cramps.
2. Calcium deficiency: calcium ions can inhibit the excitability of neuromuscular junction, when calcium deficiency, neuromuscular excitability will increase, there will be spasmodic pain in the calf, especially at night, there will be cramps in the calf.
3. Lower extremity vascular disease: for example, lower extremity occlusive vasculitis can cause cold pain in the calf, and even cramps.
If you have leg cramps at night for a long time, you should consult a doctor in time, ask the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, and if necessary, conduct the appropriate examination.