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Muscle Spasm

A muscle spasm is a sudden involuntary movement of one or more muscles in the body. It is caused due to dehydration, stress, muscle fatigue, restricted blood supply, inadequate stretching, and depletion of electrolytes. There is muscle twitching with spasm in the affected region. It is treated by stretching, doing massage, doing exercise, keeping the body hydrated, and applying ice packs helps to provide relief.

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My penis has numerous red spots, and my muscles are cramping. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently irritated since I have numerous red patches on my penis. I am taking vitamin B12 and Myoril 4 mg to treat my muscle spasms. Kindly help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. These spots occur due to infections like Candida. If you have not had unprotected sex, this can be due to allergies or bacterial infection. I would like to see a picture of it. Did it appear after intercourse? Do yo...  Read Full »

How can I overcome pelvic muscle spasm?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a single 23-year-old female. Occasionally I am experiencing pain that subsides after peeing, but other times it is excruciating. It is 1.5 inches to the left of the vagina and 2.5 inches below the belly button. It seems that there appears to be something present. The discomfort beg...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your description, the discomfort is 1.5 inches to the left and 2.5 inches below your belly button, exactly before the vaginal opening. This discomfort might go away after urinating at times, and it may be intense during urination at other times. Given your...  Read Full »

I have stomach pain after laparoscopic appendicitis. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I had a laparoscopic appendicitis surgery six months back. I started going to the gym two days back. There is a slight pain in the lower stomach now. Is it normal for a gym beginner or a problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand all your concerns. Your laparoscopic operation must have been healed completely and there are no contraindications to exercising in the gym. The pain is most likely due to muscle spasms due to the exercises you do, especially if related to movements. I recomm...  Read Full »

I have had muscle spasms and twitching constantly. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have had full body twitches for one month now along with muscle spasms that sometimes wake me up at night or during nap. The twitches are non-stop. I am concerned about ALS. I have muscle tightness in my left thigh as well. Recently I had two large spasms in that same thigh, which were e...  Read Full »


Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi

Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand how you must feel with those twitches, cramps, and the constant fear of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). It sounds hard and I am so sorry you are experienci...  Read Full »

I have had prolonged pain and tenderness after a weightlifting injury. What could cause it?

Query: Hi doctor,I felt a pop while weightlifting nine days ago. I am suffering from severe initial pain, immobility, stiffness, decreased movement, tenderness, pain to touch, extreme weakness, and muscle spasms. I am experiencing these symptoms over a week later also.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There seems to be a muscle strain. You need to take the following tablets: Tablet Ibuprofen 400 milligrams twice a day for 10 days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole (Rabeprazole sodium IP) 20 milligrams twice a day for 10 d...  Read Full »

Can tightness of the chest be the start of a heart attack?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering with cold and cough. A week before I had cold, I felt some tightness in my chest that was aching. It was associated with some burning sensation on top of my back and around my shoulder blades. Since I had cold, the condition has got worse and has remained for few days const...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can understand your genuine concerns. Firstly, let me assure you that it is not a heart attack. So, you need not have to worry.   Read Full »

I have head, neck, and tongue pain despite medication. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My health issues began at the age of 19, and I could not find the appropriate medical assistance in my home country. It is a complex and emotionally challenging story to convey, but in short, I had a problem in my head and neck area that went undiagnosed and unresolved by both my docto...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. For this issue, I suggest you see an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist for this issue. If your current doctor can not provide a diagnosis, consider consulting a senior ENT specialist or the head of the ENT department. Pr...  Read Full »

Why is there a twitch or spasm in the upper left chest?

Query: Hi doctor, I have an unusual strange feeling system. There is a twitch or spasm in the upper left chest where the heart is. It has been twitching constantly on and off all day. I have not been sleeping well for the last 3 to 4 days and I am on Adderall 20 mg XR and 2 x 30 mg IR daily. I am sure the...  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your concern and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to cardiac ischemia. These muscle twitching may be caused by possible water and electrolytes imbalances. This, in turn, is favored also by Adderall (Amphetamine) in...  Read Full »

I have discomfort in my sternum and upper chest. When I stretch my arms or upper body, I also experience a cracking sound. What could be done?

Query: Hello doctor, My sternum has been giving me trouble for the past eight months. In any case, everything will be alright, but my upper chest particularly the sternum will become really unpleasant. I had to push my shoulders all the way back to get rid of this, and after that, everything felt normal on...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The cause of this is a severe case of muscular spasm. Your medical care will be provided for at least 10 days. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Take capsule Myoril (Thiocolchicoside) 4 mg ...  Read Full »

How long does cheeks muscle spasm, a side effect of Paroxetine, last?

Query: Hi doctor, After taking Paroxetine 20 mg for GAD, I had three side effects. The two side effects are diffculty in sleeping and lack of appetite. The two were manageable. The third one was a mild spasm in my cheeks. Sometimes, I have tightness and sometimes it seems to be relaxed. These side effects...  Read Full »


Dr. Rishav Bansal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your spasms persist for a long time, I suggest you consult a psychiatrist for an alternative option. If you do not want to change Paroxetine, you can try taking calcium supplements for a few months as sometimes spasms can get improved after taking it. You can do NCV ...  Read Full »

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