10 Causes of Foot Cramps
Cause #4: Dehydration
Dehydration refers to the condition when there is total body water deficit resulting in disruption of the body’s metabolic processes. It can occur when there is excessive water loss compared to intake due to exercise, high environmental pressure, disease, and more.
A 3 to 4 percent deficit in total body water can occur without symptoms. When it reaches 5 to 8 percent, those affected may experience fatigue and dizziness. Physical and mental deterioration may happen when the total body deficit is more than 10 percent. A deficit of 15 to 25 percent can result in death. Common symptoms of dehydration include discomfort, thirst, headaches, confusion, appetite loss, seizures, muscle cramps such as foot cramps, and tiredness. Cramps occur as water deficit also leads to decreased salt levels, which trigger cramps.
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