• The problem increases due to bad weather and lack of water in the body
  
• Cramps last from minutes to hours
  
• Dehydration and potassium deficiency increase the problem
  

Many times the pain starts with muscle spasms due to running. Many times it happens that a person cannot even move. A direct example of this is the World Cup 2023. At this time you have seen many players including Maxwell and Gill falling victim to this problem during ongoing matches on the field. However, the sudden onset of pain becomes cramps and causes simultaneous pain. Cramps can last for a few minutes or bother you for hours, according to the information available. Sometimes muscle spasms occur due to circumstances, weather and other reasons. The pain is unbearable.

This is why the cramp is felt

Experts believe that most frequent sprains occur during sports. Bad weather and lack of water in the body can cause muscle cramps. This is called a cramp. The body sweats a lot during sports. Due to which the body starts getting water deficiency. Cramps are caused by dehydration of the body. However, it is not that the incidence of cramps has increased these days. This always happens during the game.

Potassium deficiency is also the reason

Cramps can be caused not only by dehydration but also by potassium deficiency. In fact, potassium mainly regulates muscle cells and the nervous system. Potassium plays an important role in the contraction-expansion process of muscles and in the transmission of signals from nerves to the brain. Due to the lack of potassium in the body, the muscles of the body start to spasm.

How to stay away

If you have severe leg cramps, do stretching immediately. Include potassium, calcium and magnesium rich foods in your diet. Try to keep yourself hydrated as much as possible. So you can get relief from it soon. Apart from this, if the pain persists, you should also consult a doctor.