hi doctors, can you tell me what is spasticity and how can you tell if you have it?

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I was dignose with redundant spastic colon after a colonoscopy and the doctor said nothing can be done for that is that correct. I am veryconcern is ?

Answer 1

Spasticity: Spasticity is basically "stiffness" in the arms and legs, a rigid posture with resistance to movement. When one moves an arm of a spastic patient is more rigid. When one tries to walk with spasticity the gait is very stiff and rigid, an almost robotic type movement

Answer 2

Resistant muscle: Spasticity is complex: it is an increase in muscle resistance, typically more noticeable when a muscle is placed on stretch quickly (it is "velocity-dependent"), creating stiffness/tightness. If untreated it can lead to rigidity or contractures. It is seen most commonly in injuries/illnesses affecting the spinal cord and/or brain. Treatment includes stretching, positioning, bracing, and medication.

Answer 3

Velocity dependent: While spasticity has taken on many colloquial meanings, the true meaning is that of a velocity dependent resistance to stretch. A spastic muscle may be able to be stretched slowly, but when the velocity is increased, the stretch causes a reflexive contraction within the muscle to antagonize the stretch. It is very commonly seen in upper motor neuron related diseases (stroke, cp, etc).

Answer 4

Involuntary tightness: This occurs with certain types of strokes, and with spinal cord injuries. Involuntary tightening of the flexor muscles, with intermittent gear as you try to passively straighten a muscle out or extended from the flex position.

Answer 5

Spastic tone: In patients with spasticity the arms and legs are stiff and move with difficulty. A very specific form of stiffness will cause a form of release during movement which is similar to the sudden release when a clasp knife releases. The tone can be very tight, then releases, then tightens again. This is the classic findings in spastic cerebral palsy.

Answer 6

CT W/O CONTRAST: This is a CT scan pf the body WITHOUT the need of intravenous (IV) contrast. This does not automatically mean that the study may be done without oral contrast (typically in the setting of a CT of the abdomen and pelvis). Depends on what specifically the doctor is trying to assess.

Answer 7

It means: that the CT scan will be performed without the injection of intravenous contrast material.

Answer 8

Yes: Both drug and non-drug approaches can be very helpful. Physical therapy can direct you in helpful stretching exercises. Medications such as tizanidine, baclofen, clonazepam, diazepam have all been used to address the mechanisms of spasticity.

Answer 9

Muscle relaxants: Use of a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen is useful in treating spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. Stretching exercises are often taught by physical therapy to reduce, and prevent muscle spasms and keeping them from tightening up.

Answer 10

Not super, but: Research is focusing on the area. Baclofen and tizanidine are usual drugs, but diazepam may be selected. If the spasticity is bad, BOTOX or a baclofen pump may be useful. I think physical therapy can be beneficial. Would propose consideration for one of the research trials. Some of my patients feel medical marijuana is useful.. Some data out of Europe supports this.

Answer 11

HYPERTONICITY: Hyper tonic movements may be considered as extrpyramidal signs which means a disorder of the basal ganglia which are a structure in the brain controlling the muscle functions, usually Dopamine is the main neurotransmitter responsible for that. Parkinson disease is one of that disorder which caused by depletion of Dopamine in the brain.

Answer 12

Spasticity: Diagnosis involves nerve conduction velocity studies, electromyography, and exclusion of other disorders via MRI and laboratory tests. Treatment is supportive. Motor neuron disorders (mnds) are characterized by steady, relentless, progressive degeneration of corticospinal tracts, anterior horn cells, bulbar motor nuclei, or a combination. Symptoms vary in severity and may include muscle weakness.

Answer 13

Hard to say: If it's a change from a previously normal EEG it might mean there are some changes in how your brain processes signals. If it's your first EEG it might mean nothing. Discuss with your doctor.

Answer 14

Means no seizures: EEG's are best designed to look for seizures and assess some rudimentary levels of consciousness, not necessarily the same as alertness or cognitive capacity. The EEG abnormalities that you may find detailed in the report itself are likely as a result of the underlying dementia. No seizure disorder detected in this case.

Answer 15

No: Quadriplegic spasticity itself should not cause global developmental delay. There are, however, conditions that result in both development delay and quad spasticity so although you may see the two together, one does not necessarily cause the other.

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