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Weak Sphincter Muscles
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Can pinchef nerve cause weak oblique muscle or stomach muscles.
Unlikely: That a pinched nerve would cause this problem. You would probably benefit from a good neurologic and muscle function exam. ...Read more
Muscle (Definition)
It is a body tissue that has the ability to contract. It shortens and generates force. It relaxes and returns to its original length. Muscles move joints, stabilize the body, move air and food through the organs, act as valves for bladder, bowel and other organs. They control movement of the eyes. They help us express ourselves by changing the shape of our ...Read more
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Can tight tense muscles cause muscle tremors?
Actually, yes: They can.
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Can weak posterior deltoid muscles or weak latissimus dorsi muscles cause muscle tension and pain in the back and neck?
Yes: 20 y male w. pain "neck & back", headaches & fatigue queries if weak latissimus dorsi & deltoids causal. Primary muscles of posture teamwork to keep body-tower upright & vertical. Muscle tone asymmetries impart irregular tower tilts; thereby conscripting compensatory soft tissue spasms & development of "crossed muscle" syndromes; after V. Janda. Gravity Rules! These symptoms suggest fibromyalgia. ...Read more
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Can weak core muscles contribute to chest wall pain?
Yes, I would: think so. Lack of support to chest wall might cause extra stretch on these muscles and pain. ...Read more
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Can weak posterior deltoid muscles or weak latissimus dorsi muscles cause muscle tension and pain in the back and neck?
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TENSION pain: One has to realize that all of our muscles throughout the body are interactive, thus if one part or one side becomes weak or loses tone, it affects the surrounding muscle groups.hence yes there will be an effect on the upper bac and neck by loss of muscle tone in some of the post shoulder musculature. Get up with a good physiotherapist for direction and oint earring how to retrainthe weak muscles ...Read more
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What makes leg muscles sore and weak?
Deconditioning: Deconditioning, also called disuse atrophy (due to sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity) is the most common cause in north america. Other causes include vascular (blockages of arteries down the leg) or spinal stenosis (tightening around spinal nerves). If not better with daily running - walking - stationary bike - rowing machine use for 6-8 weeks, have your family doc start the workup. ...Read more
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Can extremely tight chronic TfL muscle cause anterior pelvic tilt weak glutesand internally rotated legs?
No: No, I do not think they are related ...Read more
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Hypothyroid causes muscle weakness does it leads to GERD by loosening the esophageal sphincter muscle?
Maybe!: Thanks for asking b/c until i just searched, i would've thought no. While i can't find any traditional evidence linking the two, enough people have written online to various forums complaining about such a link that it can't be a coincidence. My guess is that we need to treat one's hypothyroidism aggressively & adequately enough to regain les strength. I look forward to what GI colleagues say. ...Read more
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Bruise easily, weak muscles and depression?
Depressed & bruising: Some antidepressants (like ssri's) can cause easy bruising -- usually in the form of small petechiae. Serotonin receptors are on platelets (and many other locations in the body). Their clumping can decrease, esp if Aspirin is added -- thus you could have easy bruising. Weak muscles could go with depression, but i suggest seeing your doctor for diagnostic detective work on all of this. ...Read more
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Weak muscles, spasms mostly in my thighs?
See details: Your symptoms are too nonspecific to offer an opinion. Have the issue evaluated. ...Read more
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Can strengthening muscles mean building muscles?
To a point.: Strengthening usually requires lower reps per set (2-4) than muscle building (6-8), with consequent heavier weights. That being said, stronger muscles can be bigger muscles, just maybe not as large as those built through muscle building techniques specifically. ...Read more
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Can weaker lower back muscles (compared to abdominal muscles) cause an anterior pelvic tilt?
Pelvic tilt: Unlikely. More than likely boney issue of kyphosis or possibly spondylolisthesis. ...Read more
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Can pelvic floor muscles get weak and make constipation ?
Defacography: Is a study of how your rectum and pelvic muscles work when you poop. Can be done with mri. This will help with diagnosis. ...Read more
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Can tense neck muscles cause fatigue?
Possibly: Tense neck muscles are a symptom of something else. It may be due to anxiety, depression or conditions of the neck or sinuses. All those conditions, if chronic, can lead to generalized fatigue. ...Read more
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Can weak stomach muscles cause lower back pain?
Yes for sure: The muscles of the abdomen support the back when are tight , and that help to make the back stronger so that support lost it dose effect the back. ...Read more
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Facial muscle spasms when smiling?
Usuall will resolve: Common facial spasms include rapid blinking, nose or mouth twitching. They may be due to an underling motor disorder or myopathy, but more commonly are stress related and resolve without complication. When smiling may be due to social anxiety and over eagerness. Stress management may be a useful approach. If this persists or worsens, see a neurologist. ...Read more
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Wats muscle spasms?
Spadm explaination: Involuntary sustained contraction of muscle without relaxation phase of skeletal muscle our motion is a combination of contraction and relaxation of groups of muscle no contrtactiona paralysis no relaxation spasm paralysis of a different sort. ...Read more
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Can your sternothyroid muscle become swollen from muscle spasms?
Yes: The sternocleidomastoid muscle can oftentimes get swollen from muscle spasms. However, please have someone evaluate this because recently i diagnosed a patient with a fluid cyst underneath that needed drainage. ...Read more
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What foods weaken the lower esophageal sphincter?
Many: Nicotene, alcohol, chocolate, caffeine, mints, tomato based products, very spicy foods. ...Read more