When the level of calcium within the bloodstream decreases, the nerves lack the mediator to experience cramping and twitching.
Calcium is the main mediator responsible for nerve conduction in the body. If the calcium level in the blood decreases, the nerves will be abnormally excited due to the lack of mediators, and in severe cases, they can easily cramp or twitch.
Generally speaking, most of the patients with cramps caused by calcium deficiency are middle-aged or elderly people or people with osteoporosis. After targeted anti-osteoporosis treatment or active calcium supplementation, most of the cramping symptoms will be relieved.
Foods high in calcium, such as seaweed, shrimp, nori, etc., and foods rich in vitamin C, such as carrots, etc., can be eaten appropriately, and can also be supplemented by calcium tablets.
Patients with calcium deficiency are advised to go to the hospital for examination and take calcium supplements and medication under the guidance of the doctor.