Question 1

what is sustained muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

Tetany: Usually from too little calcium.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: sustained muscle contractions?

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Continuous : A muscle will typically contract and then relax.  A "sustained" muscle contraction contracts, but the does not relax, making the contraction continual.

Question 3

can you advise me to diagnose muscle contractions and spasms?

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Muscle: Muscle will contract normally with motion and stabilization. Spasms are intermittent contractors that may be related to overuse, metabolic disturbances, dehydration, etc.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: muscle contractions?

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Shortening: When a muscle contracts, it basically shortens.  In a skeletal muscle, the shortening of the muscles then pulls on a tendon causing motion to occur in an adjacent joint.

Question 5

what can cause calf muscle contractions?

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Calf muscle contraction: If you are experiencing the cramping at night then this is likely due to compression of lumbar nerves coming from your lower back. You may want to change the position in which you sleep or possibly even the mattress you are sleeping on. 
Follow up with a neurologist to determine whether you have lumbar spine problems.
Good luck

Question 6

involuntary muscle contractions of the urethra healthy or a problem?

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Necessary & healthy: You require involuntary contractions of the urethral sphincter muscles when you cough or sneeze to prevent expulsion of urine from the bladder, ie wetting.

Question 7

why is my girlfriend having muscle contractions in her belly at 27weeks?

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Contractions?: If there is any pattern ot the contraction, she needs to get checked to make sure not in preterm labor.

Question 8

cramping at 27 wks. ob said it might be muscle contractions but what is it?

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Could be contraction: If you were my patient, i would send you to the labor room to make sure you are not having premature contractions or premature labor, or abruption or anything not good and to check your cervix length to make sure your cervix is not getting too short,  once I have ruled out all those problems then it could be muscle, i would demand for either your OB to see you today in office or go to labor room.

Question 9

what can cause you to have constant muscle contractions?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Muscles contract or spasm for many reasons.  In hot weather a perspiring athlete can get dehydrated and lose electrolytes causing cramps. That's why it's important to stay hydrated.  Low potassium can cause cramps. Bananas are a good source of potassium. Other causes include poor blood circulation , 
insufficient stretching before exercise, magnesium or calcium deficiency, and certain medications.

Question 10

what is the difference between isotonic and isometric muscle contractions?

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See below: isometric muscle contraction is without joint motion. for example a quad set where you tighten the muscle in a fixed position. isotonic involves joint rom with a resistance at the end of the fulcrum(for example lifting an ankle weight while extending the knee joint)

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