Frequent twitching while sleeping

Sleep is very important to us. The quality of sleep has a great impact on our physical health. If we are too tired or highly nervous in daytime life and work for several consecutive days, it will affect the quality of sleep at night. Many people have experienced sudden body twitching when they sleep. Frequent twitching will have a great impact on sleep.

Frequent twitching during sleep

1. Overwork

We are under a lot of pressure and feel nervous during the day, so we should pay more attention to rest and relax.

2. Calcium deficiency

It is possible that low blood calcium causes nerve and muscle hyperexcitability and spasms and convulsions.

3. Liver and kidney deficiency

If the symptoms are not very severe but occur frequently, TCM may indicate liver and kidney deficiency, or insufficient Qi and blood.

4. Symptomatic muscle twitching

If accompanied by headache, dizziness and other symptoms, a brain CT or MRI scan is required to determine whether this muscle twitching is a symptom caused by brain disease. Causes include: metabolic or storage diseases of brain cells, degenerative diseases of the brain, sequelae of cerebral hypoxia, sequelae of brain trauma, basal ganglia lesions, encephalitis, etc.

What to do if you have frequent twitching while sleeping

1. Eat more vegetables and fruits rich in calcium, milk, and soy products. If you have time, you can also get more sun exposure to help calcium absorption.

2. It is advisable to use drugs such as angelica, astragalus, dragon bone, mother of pearl, Uncaria rhynchophylla, and Codonopsis pilosula to replenish qi and blood, calm the liver and calm the nerves.

3. If disease factors are ruled out, you can use the method of standing up and stepping on the ground to relieve frequent sudden convulsions during sleep.

Ways to improve sleep quality

Don’t eat before bed

When the human body enters a sleep state, the body's activity rhythm becomes very slow and enters a resting state. If we eat a lot before going to bed, the stomach and intestines will continue to digest, which will constantly stimulate the brain. We couldn’t sleep properly. So don't eat too much before you go to bed, and don't drink beverages or tea, otherwise it will lead to a decrease in sleep quality.

Put aside work and study

If we are still thinking about studying or working before going to bed, it will definitely cause nervous tension in our brain. Sleeping is a period of rest. Our brain has been working all day and it is time to let it have a good rest. Therefore, we should relax our mind before going to bed, which can help us fall asleep earlier. We can solve the more difficult work and study problems during the day and relax appropriately at night. Otherwise, the brain will always be in an excited state, which will lead to insomnia in the long run.

The sleeping environment should be comfortable

The place where we rest must be comfortable and quiet, so that people can calm down in such an environment. Therefore, when sleeping, we should be in a good sleeping environment, without noise, clean, with suitable temperature, and ensure ventilation before going to bed. Such a sleeping environment will definitely make people feel physically and mentally comfortable, and the quality of sleep will definitely improve.

Drink a glass of warm milk before bed

Many people know that drinking warm milk before going to bed can improve our sleep quality, because milk contains calcium and tryptophan, which can suppress people's excitement, keep us calm and fall asleep as soon as possible. We should avoid coffee, strong drinks or milky tea at night, because these will cause insomnia. After 11 pm is the detoxification time of organs. If we haven't fallen asleep at this time, our body will be under load.

Soak your feet before bed

Soaking your feet in hot water before going to bed can improve your sleep quality. We can soak for 30 minutes. While soaking, you can massage the soles of your feet and calves, mainly the soles of your feet and toes. The water for foot soaking is generally determined according to individual circumstances. However, patients with diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and those with frostbitten feet should not soak in overheated water. At the same time, don't go to bed immediately after soaking your feet.