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Glossary Muscle Spasms

sudden, involuntary muscle contractions causing pain and discomfort

Muscle spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are sudden, involuntary contractions of one or more muscles. These can be caused by a variety of factors including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. They often result in a sharp pain and can last from a few seconds to several minutes.

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research [A case of "syndrome of progressive muscle spasm, alopecia, and diarrhea (Satoyoshi)" treated with steroid pulse therapy].

16 citations , June 1992 in “PubMed”

In this case report, high-dose intravenous methylprednisone followed by oral prednisolone improved painful muscle cramps in a young man unresponsive to other treatments, suggesting an autoimmune mechanism may be involved.

research Eosinophilic Fasciitis Associated With Tryptophan Ingestion

20 citations , February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology”

In this study, researchers found that high-dose tryptophan ingestion before symptom onset may be linked to clinical features resembling eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in patients with eosinophilic fasciitis.

research Alopecia areata. How not to miss Satoyoshi syndrome?

8 citations , October 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This paper reviews Satoyoshi syndrome and suggests diagnostic criteria to differentiate its subtypes, emphasizing the importance of testing alopecia areata patients for antinuclear antibodies, muscle spasms, and diarrhea.

research Adult-onset Satoyoshi syndrome in a young male

7 citations , January 2017 in “Neuromuscular Disorders”

This report documents the first adult onset case of Satoyoshi syndrome in South America, highlighting possible improvement with immunosuppressive treatment using corticosteroids and azathioprine.

research Tombo em João Pessoa dá força a Memorial da Arquitetura Paraibana

January 2008 in “Projeto: revista mensal de arquitetura”

This article reviews the cutaneous reactions associated with targeted cancer therapies and highlights the importance of dermatologists recognizing these reactions to provide effective care but reports no clinical results.

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community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

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Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community My muscles & butt are disappearing on finas, and I’m only taking it because my hair was vanishing too. Help! Details below.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 5 years ago

A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing side effects such as muscle and butt shrinkage, and weight loss despite still having tight clothing. The user is seeking advice from those with knowledge of bodybuilding and hormones to help figure out the issue.

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