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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. Records indicate that amputations and other forms of surgery due to infections of the feet, many brought about by diabetes, have been significantly reduced in recent years because of early diagnosis and treatment. Further reduction in this area is a goal of Healthy People 2010, a US Department of Health and Human Services campaign endorsed by podiatric physicians, to encourage understanding and application of preventive medical practices.

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