Causes Of Muscle Spasm

23 March, 2011 No Comment

An involuntary contraction of muscle is known as a muscle spasm. It is not same as muscle twitch. It is an uncontrolled movement of the small or fine segment of a larger muscle.

It is visible under the skin. Muscle spasm occurs suddenly and it is painful. There are different causes for muscle spasm as When muscle is overused or tired The spasm occurs in the larger muscle when they work too much.

Writer’s cramp is caused by the prolonged use of small hand muscles. Sometimes muscle cramps or muscle spasm occurs due to the dehydration and the depletion of electrolytes.

Peripheral artery disease can also cause muscle cramp as body does not get adequate blood supply and nutrients do not reach where they are needed.
Some of the other potential causes are diabetes, anaemia, thyroid, kidney diseases, and other hormonal problems.

Disease like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury can also cause such problem. Muscle spasm occurs due to the overexertion. It especially happens in the warm environment. It is very severe and also last for long time period, and it comes back again and again.

Patient should see his medical health advisor to evaluate the problem. Doctor will ask you about the history and then a physical examination will be done. It is really important to take care of your body as prevention is always better than cure. It is necessary to keep our body hydrated.

If person had some fluid loss due to illness like fever or vomiting then controlling the symptoms will stop the loss of fluids and help in preventing muscle spasm. People who work or exercise in hot environment should try to drink lots of fluid to keep their body hydrated.

Gently stretching the muscle back to the length to break the spasm cycle and resolves the situation. If person does not get relief then he should go to the doctor to get better and correct treatment. Treatment of the muscle spasm depends on the cause of the muscle spasm. Muscle that is strained or damaged, some medications will be required for short time period.