The causes of hand and foot cramps in the elderly mainly include physiological factors, calcium deficiency, epilepsy and so on.
1. Physiological factors: if the elderly overwork and lead to muscle strain, lactic acid accumulation, may have hand and foot cramps symptoms.
2. Calcium deficiency: when the body lacks calcium, it can cause osteoporosis and muscle spasms, which are manifested as cramps in the hands and feet.
3. Epilepsy: When the neurons in the brain are highly synchronized with abnormal discharges, epileptic seizures may be triggered, and the onset of cramps in the hands and feet may be accompanied or not accompanied by impaired consciousness.
There may be other causes of hand and foot cramps in the elderly, and it is recommended that patients seek medical attention as soon as possible, and under the guidance of a professional physician, combined with the patient’s condition, signs and auxiliary examinations to identify the cause and give targeted treatment.