You should see a doctor for muscle spasms if you encounter any of the following situations: Any muscle spasms that are occurring regularly. Muscle spasms that are not resolving on their own with rest, hydration, and proper nutrition. Any pain or injury that you have as a result of aRead More →
Get moving. Walking around may help ease leg cramps by sending a signal to the muscle that it needs to relax after it contracts. Is it better to walk or rest with back pain? Research shows that: Lying down longer than a day or two day isn’t helpful for relievingRead More →
An etiologic diagnosis is very important because it can lead to initiation of a specific therapy that may markedly improve the long-term developmental outcome. In fact, some children with infantile spasms may ultimately lead normal lives, but only if they are diagnosed and treated correctly. What happens if infantile spasmsRead More →
Infantile spasms is a complex and rare disorder that can have very serious consequences. It can lead to death in some babies, and cause intellectual disabilities and developmental problems in others. Even once the seizures are gone, the damaging brain effects can remain. How do I know if my babyRead More →
These medicines relieve chest pain (angina) because they open up blood vessels that supply the heart. Nitroglycerin is an example. Nitrates are a common cause of heartburn. Like many other drugs that lead to heartburn, they relax the LES. What medications relax the esophagus? Medications to relax your swallowing muscles.Read More →
Esophageal spasms are rare. Medical experts estimate that diffuse esophageal spasm affects one in 100,000 people. Does Cricopharyngeal spasm cause burping? The function of the cricopharyngeal muscle is to prevent reflux of stomach contents into the throat. This muscle can therefore go into constant spasm hence preventing a simple burpingRead More →
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are the most common causes of these spasms. Approximately 2 percent of people with angina, or chest pain and pressure, experience coronary artery spasms. Coronary artery spasms can also occur in people who have atherosclerosis. What do Vasospasms feel like? When a vasospasm developsRead More →