Dehydration and sedentary lifestyle, factors that cause cramps

Mexico (Notimex) .- The cramps are natural contractions muscles that generate pain frequently badociated with shortage of magnesium and lack of potbadium, so banana intake is recommended

This type of spasms that lasts a few seconds generally occurs at night and in the legs, producing a hardening in the lower limb regions which is removed until the muscle returns to its natural state

Although cramps can be experienced by anyone, they occur more frequently in athletes and pregnant women, in this case due to low venous return, says Dr. José Luis Sánchez [19659002] He added that the magnesium deficiency in both cases is due to the high nutrient demand required by the body. Likewise, he acknowledged that the lack of this mineral may be due to a strict diet.

In an interview with Notimex, the member of the Medical Association of Orthopedic Military Doctors, AC He explained that another possible cause of sudden muscle disease comes from dehydration caused by low consumption of liquid. "However, the cause of cramps is excessive excitement of the muscles, which may be due to vigorous physical activity, dehydration." Sánchez Mejía pointed out that, although it has not been scientifically proven that plantain consumption reduces cramps, its ingredients such as potbadium, water and carbohydrates in the form of glucose favors people who exercise, because during the Physical activity is used a large amount of sugar.

To avoid contractions, the orthopedist recommended to drink considerable amounts of water to remove these substances from the body.

Since the origin of the cramps is not only due to the lack of magnesium, Sánchez commented on the importance of a healthy diet that meets all the nutrients under the supervision of one. specialist.

Although this typ Muscle spasm occurs frequently in the legs, from the feet to the thighs, when they occur in this part of the body, it is the result of

People who suffer from frequent cramps without having vigorous exercise accompanied by intense discomfort, swelling, redness and muscle weakness should consult a doctor, arteriosclerosis that can generate a similar pain.

The compression of the nerves in the spine is another of the diseases that generates a symptomatology similar to contractions in the legs, which is aggravated when walking.