Problem
Spasms
Other Names:
Muscle contractions Nature:
A spasm is a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, such as the bladder.
A spasmodic muscle contraction may be caused by many medical conditions, including dystonia. Most commonly, it is a muscle cramp which is accompanied by a sudden burst of pain. A muscle cramp is usually harmless and ceases after a few minutes. It is typically caused by ion imbalance or muscle overload.
There are other causes of involuntary muscle contractions, and some of these may cause a health problem.
A series of spasms, or permanent spasms, is referred to as a "spasmism".
Narrower Problems:
Infantile spasms Related Problems:
TremorConvulsionsMuscle bracingPattern of Cold blockage in the body Subject(s):
Medicine → Muscular systemProblem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
23.04.2019 – 14:26 CEST