Spasticity
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptomsSymptomsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Spasticity, seek medical attention immediately.The symptoms include:Muscle tightnessJoint stiffnessInvoluntary jerks movementsUnusual postureMuscle spasmsMuscle fatigueInhibition of protein synthesis in Muscle cellInhibition of longitudinal muscle growth Muscle tightness Joint stiffness Involuntary jerks movements Unusual posture Muscle spasms Muscle fatigue Inhibition of protein synthesis in Muscle cell Inhibition of longitudinal muscle growth It is usually caused due to damage of the portion of brain/spinal cord that controls voluntary movement. The other causes include: Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injury Brain damage due to lack of oxygen Stroke Encephalitis Meningitis Phenylketonuria Drinking plenty of water Walking in short strides Management of associated conditions as soon as they occur such as cerebral palsy Urinary tract infection Chronic constipation Pressure sores Fever Systemic illness
Muscle tightness
Joint stiffness
Involuntary jerks movements
Unusual posture
Muscle spasms
Muscle fatigue
Inhibition of protein synthesis in Muscle cell
Inhibition of longitudinal muscle growth
It is usually caused due to damage of the portion of brain/spinal cord that controls voluntary movement. The other causes include:
Traumatic brain injury
Spinal cord injury
Brain damage due to lack of oxygen
Stroke
Encephalitis
Meningitis
Phenylketonuria
Drinking plenty of water
Walking in short strides
Management of associated conditions as soon as they occur such as cerebral palsy
Urinary tract infection
Chronic constipation
Pressure sores
Fever
Systemic illness
DA: 47 PA: 61 MOZ Rank: 65
