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2. Alcoholic polyneuropathy - Wikipedia

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   The general cause of this disease appears to be prolonged and heavy consumption of alcohol accompanied by a nutritional deficiency. However, there is ongoing debate over the active mechanisms, [ 6 ] [ 7 ] including whether the main cause is the direct toxic effect of alcohol itself or whether the disease is a result of alcoholism-related ...

3. 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.

4. Writer's cramp - Wikipedia

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   Writer's cramp is a task-specific focal dystonia of the hand. [4] 'Focal' refers to the symptoms being limited to one location (the hand in this case), and 'task-specific' means that symptoms first occur only when the individual engages in a particular activity.

5. Dystonia - Wikipedia

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   Causes distortions of the mouth and tongue. Spasmodic dysphonia/Laryngeal dystonia muscles of larynx: Causes the voice to sound broken, become hoarse, sometimes reducing it to a whisper. Focal hand dystonia (also known as musician's or writer's cramp). single muscle or small group of muscles in the hand

6. Cramp fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Cramp fasciculation syndrome (CFS) is a rare [1] peripheral nerve hyperexcitability disorder. It is more severe than the related (and common) disorder known as benign fasciculation syndrome ; it causes fasciculations , cramps, pain, fatigue, and muscle stiffness similar to those seen in neuromyotonia (another related condition). [ 2 ]

7. When to Seek Medical Attention If You Have Cramping But ... - AOL

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   Here, top gynecologists explain the potential causes for cramping when you don’t have your period — and when to seek medical attention. 1. Pregnancy ... severe abdominal pain accompanied by ...