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		Foot Problems You are in Foot Problems > Vascular Problems > Spasms. Featured topics include: Acrocyanosis  •   Alcoholic Neuropathy  •   Chilblains (cold feet)  •   Erythromelalgia  •   Ischemic Foot  •   Neuroma  •   Spasms  •   Venous Stasis Spasms Hand or foot spasms are contractions of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes and are sometimes seen with muscle cramps, twitching, and convulsions. These contractions of the muscles can be violent. Spasms of the hands or feet are an important early sign of tetany, a potentially life-threatening condition. Tetany is a manifestation of an abnormality in calcium level, which can be linked to a lack of Vitamin D, lessened function of the parathyroid glands, alkalosis in the body, or the ingestion of alkaline salts. Carpopedal spasms are usually accompanied by numbness, tingling, or a "pins-and-needles" feeling in the fingers, toes, and around the mouth; muscle weakness; fatigue; cramping; twitching; and uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid motions. Common causes include: Hyperventilation (calcium becomes temporarily unavailable to the body during hyperventilation). Hypocalcemia. Muscle cramps, usually caused by sports or occupational muscle injury. Parkinson`s disease and other neuromuscular conditions. Treatments may include calcium and Vitamin D supplements (if you have a deficiency). Consult your physician before taking any medication. Studies show that care for a bedridden patient costs much more than care for an ambulatory patient. In their private practices and in foot clinics, podiatric physicians are providing services designed to keep older people on their feet, and they serve in hospitals and nursing homes across the country.

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