The difference between convulsion and spasm

Every part of the body is controlled by a brain nerve. If it is not controlled by the brain nerves and symptoms such as convulsions or spasms occur, you should consider whether there is some kind of neurological problem in the body. Convulsions and convulsions are two common physical symptoms in the human body that are not controlled by the brain nerves. However, there are certain differences between convulsions and convulsions. Today's article will explain to you the differences between convulsions and convulsions.

1. The difference between convulsion and cramp

1.1. Convulsion is one of the important symptoms of central nervous system diseases. It is a manifestation of involuntary movement and a pathological phenomenon of neuromuscular diseases, manifested as involuntary contraction of striated muscles.

1.2. Cramp is a muscle spasm. Frequent leg cramps are mostly caused by calcium deficiency, cold, and local nerve and blood vessel compression.

2. What are the causes of cramps?

2.1. Some special events may cause leg cramps. For example, if you suddenly encounter an emergency and run without any precautions, your muscles will continue to tense up. Then the muscles will suddenly relax, which can easily cause muscle spasms and thus cramps.

2.2. If the body is severely deficient in calcium, it will cause muscle nerve excitement, resulting in cramps.

2.3. Cramps may also occur when muscles suddenly encounter a relatively cold environment after exercise. The stimulation of the environment will cause muscle spasms and cause cramps.

2.4. If the body maintains a certain posture for a long time, the muscles will cramp. For example, curling up your legs while sleeping can easily cause cramps.

3. The harm of cramps to the body

3.1. First of all, if leg cramps only occur occasionally or simply without any other discomfort, it may be caused by calcium deficiency or cold. These cramps cause little harm to the body. As long as you pay attention to keeping warm and supplementing the nutrients needed by the body, the cramps will be effectively improved.

3.2. In addition, if cramps occur frequently and without any reason, it is very likely a sign of a certain disease. For example, some patients suffer from bone spurs. If the bone spurs compress the lumbar nerves, it may also cause cramps. Some friends have poor blood circulation due to certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. The blood vessels of these patients will have some lesions, which can easily cause poor blood circulation in the peripheral nerves, thereby causing cramps.

What to eat to improve frequent cramps

1. We all know that teenagers are in the stage of growth and development, and their bodies are prone to calcium deficiency, which can cause cramps. Therefore, you can often give your children some calcium-supplementing foods, such as seafood, dried shrimps, bone soup, etc. Children with severe calcium deficiency can take some calcium tablets appropriately, which can effectively improve the phenomenon of frequent cramps.

2. There are also some foods that we often see that can relieve cramps, such as eating more bananas, because bananas are rich in potassium. If the body lacks potassium, it is easy to cause foot cramps or leg cramps.

3. Patients who often suffer from leg cramps can also eat more soy products. For example, soybeans contain a variety of amino acids and rich protein needed by the human body, which have a very good effect on improving hand and foot cramps.

4. If friends often experience cramps at night, it may be that the body lacks the trace element magnesium. In this case, you can eat more seaweed regularly. Seaweed contains a lot of magnesium and calcium. Friends can often make some egg and seaweed soup, which is very good in both taste and effect.