What could cause leg cramps in the middle of the night?

My husband experiences this after 3-4 hours sleep. Not every night though.

Answers:
An abscence of healthy salts in your system could be causing the leg cramps.

Try drinking 1 tblspoon of sea salt in a tall glass of distilled water three times a day.

Other Answers:
could be from over excertion during the day. some people beleive it's from a clacium deficency.
either over exertion or a vitamin deficency, like calcium
The exact cause of a leg cramp is not well understood, but there are some risk factors that are thought to contribute to this condition:

Muscle fatigue
Heavy exercising
Dehydration
High weight (not necessarily obesity)
Electrolyte imbalances
The most common cause that is typically seen in patients who develop leg cramps is exercising in an unusual way, meaning either more activity or a different exercise. Leg cramps are more common in young (adolescent age) and older (over 65) patients. Patients who weigh more are more prone to developing leg cramps. Also, some medications can cause side effects of leg cramping.
It could be a lack of calcium in his diet. It also could be cause by a lack of potassium. Increase his daily calcium and potassium by eating more bananas and taking a calcium suuplement.
I have heard it is a lack of potassium and to eat a banana every day. It worked for me when I had that prob.

More Questions & Answers...

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.

What could cause leg cramps in the middle of the night?

Pregnancy & Parenting