Spasms

Diaphragm spasms feel like twitches in the area between the chest and the abdomen. They can occur with or without pain. Possible causes include an injury, nerve irritation, or rare condition known as van Leeuwenhoek’s disease. Diaphragm spasms are involuntary contractions of the band of muscle that divides the upper abdomen and chest. In most cases, they do not pose a serious health risk, but they can cause discomfort. Diaphragm flutter, also known as It is also possible for diaphragm spasms to indicate an underlying health condition. This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatments for diaphragm spasms. Share on Pinterest d3sign/Getty Images A diaphragm spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction that can cause pain and tightness in the chest or upper abdominal area. It affects the ways the lungs expand and contract when breathing. It can result from stress, injury, exercise, and other causes. A diaphragmatic flutter is a specific condition that involves unusual movements in the abdominal wall and breathing difficulty. It is The diaphragm is a muscle that acts as a partition between the upper abdomen and the chest. It plays a crucial role in the respiratory system by helping a person breathe. The diaphragm contracts when a person breathes in, allowing the rib cage to expand so that oxygen can flow into the lungs. When they breathe out, it relaxes again to help push carbon dioxide out of the lungs. The way a person experiences a diaphragm spasm can • chest pai...

The most common type of eyelid twitching, called myokymia, may be triggered by: • Alcohol intake • Bright light • Caffeine excess • Eye strain • • Irritation of the eye surface or inner eyelids • Nicotine • Stress • Wind or air pollution Benign essential blepharospasm is a movement disorder, called dystonia, of the muscles around the eye. No one knows exactly what causes it, but researchers think it's caused by a malfunction of certain cells in the nervous system called basal ganglia. Hemifacial spasm is typically caused by a blood vessel that presses on a facial nerve. Other conditions that sometimes include eyelid twitching as a sign include: • • • Light sensitivity Eye twitching may be a side effect of medications, particularly medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. Very rarely, eye twitching may be a sign of certain brain and nervous system disorders. In these cases, it's almost always accompanied by other signs and symptoms. Brain and nervous system disorders that can cause eye twitching include: • • • • Oromandibular dystonia and facial dystonia • • • AskMayoExpert. Periocular spasm. Mayo Clinic; 2021. • What is an eyelid spasm or twitching eyelid? American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/eyelid-spasm-twitch. Accessed Nov. 22, 2022. • How to stop eye twitching. American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/how-to-stop-eye-twitching. Accessed Nov. 22, 2022. • Twitching eyes and muscles. Nationa...

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Recent Examples on the Web In a video message posted on Instagram, Dion said the disorder was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 May 2023 Reds player profileTJ Friedl is the Reds' new 'spark plug' and center fielder Reds catchersWhat Tyler Stephenson learned from an old mentor, new Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart Sims dealt with a back spasm during spring training, which cost him a chance to be on the Opening Day roster. — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2023 In taking third base, Mateo took a cleat to his right hand, causing multiple cuts and spasms. — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2023 New addition Cody Zeller remains out with a broken nose, and rookie Nikola Jovic is out with back spasms. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023 So a spasm of shock and joy surged through the 147,294 patrons at Churchill Downs when the 80-1 underdog roared past the two most accomplished horses in the field, Zandon and Epicenter, to snatch the first jewel in the Triple Crown series. — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2023 Myers was scratched from the lineup Tuesday (neck spasms) and Wednesday. — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2023 Injury report: The only eligible player in the Heat-Hawks game definitively out is Heat rookie big man Nikola Jovic due to back spasms. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2023 Israeli police raids on one of Islam’s holiest sites this week sparked a days-long spasm of violence here t...

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 nerve disorders and thyroid problems may increase the risk. These movements can happen in any muscle of the body, but often affect the calf muscle. They are very common and mostly not a cause for concern. Share on Pinterest Muscle spasms are very common. They can happen in any part of the body, but they tend to affect the: • feet • hands • arms • thighs • abdomen • intercostal muscles, which are around the rib cage Muscle pain, fatigue, and overuse are the most common causes of muscle spasms. Other causes include stress or anxiety, which can lead to muscle twitches in the face. Trapped nerves can result in spasms in the back. Athletes who either do not warm up before they exercise or exercise in very hot conditions may also experience muscle spasms. Some people are more vulnerable than others to muscle spasms. Those who are most at risk are: • older adults • athletes • people with overweight or obesity • pregnant women People who have certain health conditions, such as nerve disorders or thyroid-related problems, also tend to experience a higher-than-average frequency of muscle spasms. Muscle spasms are not usually anything to worry about, but in some cases, they can be a sign of an underlying neurological health condition. Neurological health conditions affect the brain, which is resp...

You tell your muscles what to do without thinking about it. But sometimes they do their own thing -- they might pulse or contract and can’t relax. Twitches and spasms are most common in the thighs, calves, hands, arms, belly, ribcage, and the arches of your foot. They can involve part of a muscle, all of it, or a group of muscles. Doctors aren’t always sure why they happen, but a few common triggers can set them off. Eyelid feel like it's giving you Morse code? That's called myokymia. These random twitches, which can feel faint or really bug you, happen on the upper or lower lid. Triggers range from stress and smoking to wind, bright light, too much caffeine, and lack of sleep. Though annoying, the twitches are harmless and usually go away quickly, but they can come back over the next few days. If your muscles are twitching within a few hours of taking a new drug or changing your dose, call your doctor. You might have this condition, which happens when some medications, drugs, or supplements cause too much of the brain chemical serotonin to build up in your body. This is a serious condition that usually comes with very high fever and other symptoms and needs medical attention. When spinal nerves leave the spinal cord, they pass between the bones of the spine to specific parts of the body. Sometimes the disks between the bones slip or rupture and move, pinching the spinal nerve in the process. You might feel the changes in the muscles that nerve controls. Your doctor can di...

Muscle spasms (muscle cramps) are painful contractions and tightening of your muscles. They’re common, involuntary and unpredictable. Although there are steps you can take to prevent a muscle spasm and treat it when it attacks, those methods are not always reliable. Muscle relaxants, stretching and massage are most likely to help. Overview What are muscle spasms (muscle cramps)? Otherwise known as muscle cramps, spasms occur when your muscle involuntary and forcibly contracts uncontrollably and can’t relax. These are very common and can affect any of your muscles. They can involve part or all of a muscle, or several muscles in a group. The most common sites for muscle spasms are the thighs, calves, feet, hands, arms and abdomen. When occurring in the calves, especially, such cramps are known as “charley horses.” A What do muscle spasms (muscle cramps) feel like? Muscle spasms range in intensity from mild, uncomfortable twitches to significant discomfort to intense, severe pain. The spastic muscle may feel harder than normal to the touch and/or appear visibly distorted. It may twitch. Spasms typically last from seconds to 15 minutes or longer, and may recur multiple times before going away. How do I stop a muscle spasm? There’s no pill or injection that instantly relieves muscle spasms, so the best thing you can do is stretch your affected muscle and massage it. If it’s in your leg, get up and walk around. Try applying ice or heat (take a warm bath or use a heating pad). So...

A spasm in your back muscles is a common type of back pain. They can be tiny twinges or crippling contractions. At-home treatments like ice and heat can help, as can muscle relaxants, massages, stretches and consistent exercise. Sometimes back spasms can be a sign of a serious disorder and you may need to see a healthcare provider right away. Overview What are back spasms? A How common are back spasms? Around 80% of people in the U.S. have had or will have some sort of back pain in their lives. Back spasms and other back pain are, unfortunately, common. How do back spasms start? Back spasms can start with no warning, or they may begin as a mild twitch that builds to agonizing pain. Who is more likely to get back spasms? Athletes, those who do heavy lifting and anyone with other types of back pain are more likely to experience back spasms. How do back spasms affect the rest of my body? Sometimes pain from a back spasm can “radiate.” This means that the pain starts in your back but moves to other parts of your body like your legs or hips. Are back spasms a sign of multiple sclerosis? No, but back spasms are a symptom of other serious diseases like Are back spasms a sign of labor? No. If you’re in labor you’ll feel the muscles in your uterus contract, not your back. But you may have back pain in your lower back as part of Symptoms and Causes What causes back spasms? There are a number of possible causes for back spasms: • Not using your muscles enough. If you sit too much, ha...

Facts you should know about muscle spasms • Spasms can affect many different types of muscles in the body, leading to many different symptoms. • Spasms of skeletal muscles are most common and are often due to overuse and muscle • If muscle spasms are especially painful, if they do not resolve or if they recur, medical care should be accessed to look for other possible underlying causes. • Smooth muscles that are within the walls of hollow organs (like the colon) can go into spasm, causing significant • A special form of muscle spasms is the dystonias where an abnormality perhaps exists with the chemicals that help transmit signals within the brain. Examples include torticollis and blepharospasm. Treatment may include medications to help restore the neurotransmitter levels to normal and What are the different types of muscle? Muscles are complex structures that cause movement in the body. There are three types of muscle in the body: • • Skeletal muscle moves the external body parts, like the arms and legs, neck, back, trunk, and face. • Smooth muscle moves portions of hollow structures inside the body. Examples include the muscles that line the What is skeletal muscle? Skeletal muscles are anchored to bone, either directly or by a tendon. When the muscle contracts, the associated body part moves. This allows arms to lift, legs to run, and the face to smile. Most of these muscles are under the willful or conscious control of the brain. This type of muscle is striated or stri...