{"product_id":"2940046527421","title":"Leg Cramps, A Simple Guide to The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeg Cramps are unpleasant often painful sensations\u003cbr\u003eOften caused by muscle over-shortening and contractions\u003cbr\u003eThe causes may be muscle fatigue or low potassium\u003cbr\u003eOther causes are low sodium or low magnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey usually occur in a calf muscle below and behind a knee.\u003cbr\u003eThe muscle cramp pain typically lasts a few minutes\u003cbr\u003eLactic acid builds up around the muscles to trigger the cramps\u003cbr\u003eMuscle soreness may remain even after the cramp itself ends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese cramps are more common in older women and men.\u003cbr\u003eThey also occur during pregnancy in women\u003cbr\u003eLeg cramps can also be caused by certain medication\u003cbr\u003eDisturbance in sleep can cause it to be a distressing condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is by stretching the muscle and rehydration\u003cbr\u003eAdequate fluids and replacement salts are one solution\u003cbr\u003eRegular muscle stretching is another way of prevention\u003cbr\u003eIf not, use Quinine tablet for fast treatment of condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Leg Cramps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of a leg cramp:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretching and drinking plenty of fluids such as water may be helpful in treating simple muscle cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith exertional heat cramps due to electrolyte abnormalities (primarily sodium loss and not calcium, magnesium, and potassium) appropriate fluids and sufficient salt improves symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuinine is likely to be effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, due to side effects its use should only be considered if other treatments have failed and in light of these concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B complex, naftidrofuryl, lidocaine, and calcium channel blockers may be effective for muscle cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch has also shown that pickle juice can be an effective remedy based on its high sodium and electrolyte content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeg Cramps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeg Cramps are unpleasant often painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or over shortening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon causes of skeletal muscle cramps may include muscle fatigue, low sodium, low potassium or low magnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkeletal muscle cramps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkeletal muscles can be voluntarily controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkeletal muscles that cramp the most often are the calves, thighs and arches of the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kind of cramp is associated with strenuous activity and can be intensely painful though skeletal cramps can occur while relaxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 40% of people who experience skeletal cramps are likely to endure extreme muscle pain, and may be unable to use the affected limb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may take up to seven days for the muscle to return to a pain-free state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1 Leg Cramps\u003cbr\u003e2 Interesting Facts about Leg Cramps\u003cbr\u003e3 Treatment of Leg Cramps\u003cbr\u003e4 Low Potassium\u003cbr\u003e5 Relaxant Effect of Magnesium\u003cbr\u003e6 Peripheral Blood Vessels\u003cbr\u003e7 Intermittent Claudication\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148741951728,"sku":"2940046527421","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046527421_p0.jpg?v=1764000255","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046527421","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}