MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Muscle cramp denotes an episodic, involuntary, painful contraction of a muscle. Muscle spasm is a more encompassing term referring to any involuntary muscle contraction.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are muscle spasms (muscle cramps)? Otherwise known as muscle cramps, spasms occur when your muscle involuntary and forcibly contracts uncontrollably and can’t relax. These are very common and can affect any of your muscles. They can involve part or all of a muscle, or several muscles in a group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract involuntarily. This can cause repetitive or twisting movements. The condition can affect one part of your body (focal dystonia), two or more adjacent parts (segmental dystonia), or all parts of your body (general dystonia).

Detailed explanation-4: -Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or working hard, especially in heat, can lead to muscle cramps. Some medicines and illnesses also might cause muscle cramps.

Detailed explanation-5: -A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle. The exact cause is unknown, but some of the risk factors may include poor physical condition, dehydration and muscle fatigue. You can help reduce the duration and severity of cramp by gently stretching the muscle and massaging the area.