1. What are the causes of muscle cramps in renal failure?
Low blood calcium
When the kidneys are not functioning normally, additional phosphorus accumulates in the body, thus can produce low level of calcium in the sangre.Como a kind of electrolytes, calcium is closely related to the nervous muscular excitability.
The imbalance of calcium and phosphorus
Normally, the kidneys are responsible for the production of active vitamin D, which can be used to regulate metabolism Match calcio.Sin But when the kidneys are damaged, less calcium will be absorbed by the intestinal tract. And this is another cause of muscle cramps.
Diuretic use
Sometimes the use of drugs such as furosemide may increase calcium excretion, implying muscle cramps.
High levels of uremic toxins
In the advanced stages of kidney disease, high levels of uremic toxins can irritate the nervous system, resulting in restless legs syndrome.
2. How to treat muscle cramps in kidney disease?
Mediations Sometimes, medications like painkillers can be used to relive pain, but this may not be enough.
When calcium -Suplemento relates to calcium deficiency or imbalance of calcium and phosphorus supplement of calcium-rich foods may be essential.
-Restore Renal function radically To deal with muscle cramps, the most important step is to restore renal function.Treatments such as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Immunotherapy, etc. can be good options.
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