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Medical conditions such as diabetes can cause foot cramps due to the lack of oxygen supplied to the feet. It is very important that you eat properly and get enough vitamins and minerals. A lack of potassium in your system can cause cramps in your feet and legs. Vitamin D is also important to healthy feet and bones.
The most common causes of foot or toe cramps or spasms are lumbago, muscle spasm, and gout.Other possible causes, such as injury to the shoulder, are more rare. Lumbago 9 Muscle spasm 9 Gout 9 Carpal tunnel syndrome 9 Skin polyp 5 Open wound due to trauma 5 Chronic constipation 5 Injury to the shoulder 5.1  Lumbago 9.he most common causes of foot or toe cramps or spasms are lumbago, muscle spasm, and gout. Other possible causes, such as injury to the shoulder, are more rare. Lumbago 9 Muscle spasm 9 Gout 9 Carpal tunnel syndrome 9 Skin polyp 5 Open wound due to trauma 5 Chronic constipation 5 Injury to the shoulder 5. 1  Lumbago 9.