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Muscle spasm

muscle spasm

(Science: physiology) painful involuntary muscle contractions. Often seen in skeletal muscle after acute injury (muscle strain).


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Solve medical mystery ~ yawn, stretch, tremors

... second time last night. I stretched mid-sleep and was awoken by violent muscle tremors (enough to cause extreme discomfort in my extremeties). I ... and have plenty stretched mid-sleep and not had these tremors and spasms. It has never been so bad that it actually causes shocking pain. I ...

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by pookieboo
Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:58 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Solve medical mystery ~ yawn, stretch, tremors
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The Fiber Disease

... drop [277.1-36] __ Gag reflex, depressed [277.1-37] __ Gastrointestinal spasms [277.1-38] __ Hallucinations [277.1-39] __ Hyperpigmentation [277.1-40] ... often exacerbates symptoms [277.1-51] __ Mood changes [277.1-52] __ Muscle cramps [277.1-53] __ Muscle pain or stiffness [277.1-54] __ Nausea ...

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by London
Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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What is the hiccups?

... NOW: HERE'S WHY IT WORKS: Hiccups are caused by an uncontrollable spasm in the diaphragm, (the "breathing" muscle). Often, this spasm is triggered by irritable conditions in the smooth muscles of the ...

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by chepay118
Wed Mar 29, 2006 2:36 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What is the hiccups?
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