When are leg cramps a sign of a serious medical condition?

The German website "aponet.de" reported that the muscles of the sole of the leg are exposed to cramps when they are not supplied with enough minerals and fluids.

The website, which is the official portal for German pharmacists, explained that leg cramps occur due to an imbalance of fluids and minerals, noting that through vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, unbalanced diets and some medications such as diuretics, the body not only loses fluids, but also loses important minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

Leg cramps problems

In the event of a deficiency in these important minerals, muscle tissue is stimulated more easily, and thus is more prone to cramps.

Leg cramps can be combated by supplying the body with magnesium, whose food sources are whole grain products, oatmeal, nuts and mineral water containing magnesium, as well as potassium, whose food sources are bananas, apricots, peaches, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts and mineral water containing potassium.

Stretching and relaxation exercises

Stretching exercises, relaxation exercises, light massage sessions, and warm showers also help combat leg cramps.

If these measures do not help combat leg cramps, then you should consult a doctor, as they may indicate a disease, such as vascular diseases such as peripheral arterial disease or varicose veins, neurological disorders such as Lyme disease, or metabolic diseases such as diabetes.