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2. Cramp - Wikipedia

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   A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful skeletal muscle contraction [1] [2] or overshortening associated with electrical activity; [3] while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle.

3. Spasm - Wikipedia

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   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.

4. Benign fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Muscle stiffness may also be present; if muscle weakness is not also present, and cramps are more severe, the stiffness may be categorized instead as cramp fasciculation syndrome. [3] Cramp fasciculation is a variant of BFS which presents with muscle pain and exercise intolerance. [2] [4]

5. 7 Common Mistakes You’re Making That Cause Muscle Cramps When ...

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   Nothing cuts a run short like a cramp in your side. Most cramps are caused by a handful of common mistakes you’re making before you hit the pavement. From a lack of sleep to not warming up ahead ...

6. What you need to know about leg cramps, sudden pain and ... - AOL

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   Most shooting pains, leg cramps and charley horses are temporary. Sometimes, they signal other problems. What you need to know about leg cramps, sudden pain and when to see a doctor

7. Myoclonus - Wikipedia

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   The sudden jerks and twitching of the body can often be so severe that it can cause a small child to fall. A myoclonic seizure (myo "muscle", clonic "jerk") is a sudden involuntary contraction of muscle groups. The muscle jerks consist of symmetric, mostly generalized jerks, localized in the arms and in the shoulders and also simultaneously ...