A 43-year-old member asked:
Is an orgasm an involuntary muscle contraction of the smooth muscle tissue?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sinclairanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Sort of: Orgasm is a complex reaction that causes, among other things, certain smooth muscle fibers (vagina/uterus) to have rhythmic contractions. Not every smooth muscle contraction is due to an orgasm.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Involuntary muscle contractions of the urethra healthy or a problem?
Dr. George Klauberanswered
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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 wet... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What causes involuntary muscle contractions?
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
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Various Reasons: This could be due to an electrolyte imbalance like low calcium or potassium. It could also be due to stress or anxiety. Could also be from caffeine, m... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
In dystonia are the muscles subjected to the involuntary contraction ever damaged from the involuntary contraction?
Dr. Andrew Reevesanswered
Neurology 32 years experience
Bulk up: In all the dystonias i've seen, i can't think of one where the abnormal contraction itself caused muscle injury. Usually, the muscle bulks up due t... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Why do my eye lids have involuntary muscles contractions?
Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Fasciculations: It is not uncommon to develop involuntary contractions of the eyelids, called fasciculations. These are mild, sometimes described as vibrations of th... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Mild tngling all over body, involuntary muscle contractions, sore throat which has cleared, and occasional shocks in body. 18m and very scared. Help?!
Dr. David Kamanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 38 years experience
See your doctor: You are miserable due to physical and/or mental health issues. See your primary care doctor asap!
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