Spasm — Causes, Related Conditions & Affordable Treatment
Spasm can be associated with multiple conditions. Consult a healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
See cramping.
See muscle spasms.
Conditions Related to Spasm
- Dehydration
- Alcoholism
- Hypothyroidism
- Kidney failure
- Pregnancy
Overview
A muscle cramp is a muscle that gets tight without you trying to tighten it and then does not relax. MedlinePlus says cramps may involve all or part of one or more muscles and are different from muscle twitches. The muscles it names most often are the calf, the hamstrings, and the quadriceps.
Source: MedlinePlus (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003193.htm)
When to seek care
MedlinePlus says to contact a provider if muscle cramps are severe, do not go away with simple stretching, keep coming back, or last a long time.
Source: MedlinePlus (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003193.htm)
Sources
- medlineplus: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003193.htm
- MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003193.htm
Affordable Treatment Options
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