2023-10-03 19:07:47
Sometimes, and for no reason, the body experiences a strange tingling sensation or terrible cramps that are usually painful and can affect the lower extremities, upper extremities, or the back.
Also known as spasms, these sudden pains are usually harmless and are caused by a poor position of the body that tenses the muscles and causes them to temporarily collapse; However, if they occur recurrently, it is necessary to pay attention to them, as it may be an indicator of a serious illness.
Cramp is a muscle spasm, an involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. | Photo: Getty Images
Experts point out that this may be a consequence of the decrease in the size of the arteries that carry blood to the legs and feet, which can cause cramps or pain when exercising.
Likewise, cramps can also be due to a lack of electrolytes or minerals in the body; In addition, they can also be an early indicator of diseases such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, dystonia and Huntington’s disease.
In general, cramps or spasms that occur suddenly do not usually indicate anything extra in the body; However, if they occur progressively, increase in intensity and are accompanied by other symptoms such as vision problems, numbness and exaggerated pain, it is better to consult a specialist to be able to act in time.
In addition to this, there are certain risk factors that can increase the appearance of muscle cramps, as well as tingling in the feet, which mainly affects the vascular system. Some of them are:
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Cramps can occur due to a lack of minerals or electrolytes. | Photo: Getty Images
How to relieve foot cramps?
If these pains occur, the first thing to do is try to stay calm so you can act and relieve the pain.
In the midst of an emergency, we must find a way to stretch the muscle that has been collected, so exercises must be performed to help elongate the affected area. If it is in the feet, the correct thing to do will be to try to lean on the affected joint to relieve the pain.
Likewise, while you feel some relief, you can massage the area where the pain occurs with your hand.
Likewise, if possible, warm or cold water compresses can be applied to the affected part; If you can put ice directly on it, it would be much better.
Food to help relieve cramps
A healthy way to mitigate these two symptoms is by consuming a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. In fact, the El Clarín web portal highlights the nutritional properties of ginger, an ingredient that is often added to many foods to give it a touch of flavor.
Cramps can cause uncomfortable pain. | Photo: Getty Images
Ginger – as such – usually suppresses substances that cause swelling and pain in the joints, which helps combat the symptoms of degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis and arthritis. Likewise, it is well known for relieving the pain caused by muscle cramps, peptic ulcers and tingling in different parts of the body.
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