Why do cramps occur?
Doctors explain that the reasons may be:
Dehydration – in the absence of sufficient fluids, muscles lose their ability to contract smoothly.
Electrolyte imbalance – low levels of magnesium, potassium, or calcium can trigger cramps.
Overuse or strain – even a simple stretch can lead to a cramp if the muscle is tired.
Nerve compression – problems in the spine or nervous system can also cause spasms.
Although they may look scary, most cramps are harmless and temporary. But when they appear as dramatic as this hand, it’s no wonder people immediately think something serious is wrong.
Reactions on the internet
After the photos went viral, comments poured in. Some sympathized and shared their own experiences with painful cramps. Others added humor, comparing his hand to twisted pretzels or alien sculptures.
Then a second photo emerged, this time of his fingers after they had been in water for a long time. The wrinkles on the skin of the fingers further fueled the mystery. The two photos together showed how different the human body can look in unusual circumstances.
The wrinkled finger phenomenon
Anyone who has spent long enough in a bathtub or pool has noticed the skin on their fingers and toes wrinkle. For a long time, it was thought that this was due to the skin absorbing water. But research is revealing something more interesting.
It turns out that this process is controlled by the nervous system. With prolonged immersion, the body constricts the blood vessels in the fingers, which causes the skin to retract inward and form wrinkles. Scientists believe that this is an adaptation that improves grip on wet surfaces – like a natural gripper on our fingers.
So while the photos of his wrinkled fingers looked shocking, it was actually a completely normal biological reaction.
