When cramping occurs, it often brings a lot of pain, and there are many causes. Some children may also experience cramping, which often occurs in the calf and toe areas. The pain is unbearable during the attack, especially in the middle of the night, and it can wake up the child in pain. It takes some time to relieve and affects sleep. So, what should children do if they experience leg cramps?
When children experience leg cramps, it is important to gently stretch and tighten the muscles, or use both hands to massage vigorously. This can also have an effect and help relax the muscles. When a child exercises too vigorously, the body enters a tense state, causing the muscles in the legs to quickly contract, leading to an increase in lactate and muscle imbalance. As a result, cramps may occur. After exercise, the child sweats too much and does not replenish water in a timely manner, leading to a significant loss of electrolytes in the body and cramps in the calves.
After a child is overworked, such as walking for a long time, the leg muscles may become fatigued and cause cramps in the calves. When the temperature changes significantly, it can cause cold stimulation to the muscles, such as kicking off the blanket while sleeping, and cold air invading the legs, leading to cramps in the calves.
Children grow and develop quickly. If calcium supplementation is insufficient and the calcium content is too low, it is easy to cause leg cramps. Therefore, timely supplementation is necessary. Be careful not to be picky eaters and try to maintain a balanced diet. If lying on your back for a long time, some muscles in the legs may be compressed, which can also cause cramps.
