Leg cramps in pregnant women may be related to the lack of calcium in the body, poor sleeping posture, often standing for a long time, etc. They can be relieved by calcium supplementation, local calf massage and hot compresses, aerobic exercise and other methods. The speed of symptom relief varies from person to person.
1. lack of calcium in the body: because the fetus in pregnancy for the higher demand for calcium substances, and the lack of calcium in the body, pregnant women are prone to leg cramps, pregnant women can be guided by a doctor to eat calcium-containing foods, such as milk, tofu, shrimp, etc. to ease the symptoms of leg cramps.
2. Poor sleeping posture: pregnant women sleep on their backs for a long time, so that the feet against the bed, forcing the calf muscles to be in a state of relaxation for a long time, which can easily cause leg cramps in pregnant women. Patients can be localized hot massage, and appropriate massage with both hands, so that muscle relaxation, relieve leg cramps.
3. Often stand for a long time: too much walking or standing too long during pregnancy, so that the burden on the calf muscles increases, resulting in the accumulation of local acid metabolic products, thus causing leg cramps. Pregnant women can be guided by the doctor aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming, yoga and so on to ease the symptoms of leg cramps, and avoid standing for a long time.
Patients can take calcium supplements through diet or take calcium tablets to get the calcium they need. Pregnant women with frequent occurrence of leg cramps need to go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment to avoid adverse effects.