"Cramps at Night and During the Day: Causes No One Talks About"
What are cramps and why shouldn't you ignore them?
Cramps, or convulsions, are a dangerous pathological symptom that indicates serious problems in the body. They most often manifest as sudden, involuntary, and uncontrollable muscle contractions, accompanied by severe pain, stiffness, and an inability to relax the affected area.
Cramps are especially dangerous in high-risk situations—such as being in water, driving a car, operating machinery, or at height. It's important to understand that pain alone is not the primary problem. Cramps are a signal of possible diseases of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, or metabolic systems.
The Role of the Central Nervous System in the Development of Cramps
When the central nervous system (CNS) is damaged, cramps of both central and peripheral origin occur. They are associated with disrupted nerve impulse transmission and abnormal excitation of nerve structures. As a result, muscles begin to contract erratically or remain in a state of prolonged tension.
Such conditions can be observed with intoxication, infectious diseases, traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accidents, and deficiencies of vital micronutrients.
When and why do seizures occur?
Tonic seizures develop due to abnormal excitation in the elements of the motor system. The disorder can occur at various levels:
