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Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). It's usually a lifelong problem, but treatment can help relieve the symptoms.
Jan 26, 2024 · A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or dehydration, but...
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Jun 11, 2024 · When dystonia affects all parts of the body, it's known as general dystonia. The muscle spasms can range from mild to more serious. They may be painful, and they can affect the person's ability to complete daily tasks. There's no cure for dystonia, but medicines and therapy can improve symptoms.
An under-diagnosed condition called coronary artery spasm, also known as Variant angina or Prinzmetal angina, causes chest pain for many people. Professor Colin Berry explains the condition to Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath.
Mar 1, 2024 · Spasticity describes muscle tightness and stiffness, as well as spasms that can be constant or sudden; some people describe these as a twitch. Spasticity is a common symptom in MS and often affects one or both of the legs.
Jul 24, 2023 · Spasmodic dysphonia (or laryngeal dystonia) is a rare voice disorder that is thought to happen when your brain sends abnormal signals to your vocal folds. It only affects about 1 in 100,000...
Aug 10, 2023 · Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Knowing common stress symptoms can help you manage them. Stress that's not dealt with can lead to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.
