Muscle Rigidity: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Muscle Rigidity

Muscle rigidity is also known as muscle tension, rigor, or stiffness. What Causes Muscle Rigidity? There are muscles all over your body. [healthline.com]

Key Words Muscle rigidity muscle spasm myelopathy with rigidity or spasms myelitis This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. [link.springer.com]

Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness, rigidity, and spasms involving the axial muscles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Parkinson Disease

Parkinson’s disease symptoms include muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait. [webmd.com]

It is especially effective for patients that have a loss of spontaneous movement and muscle rigidity. [aans.org]

This procedure may help eliminate medication-induced dyskinesias, tremor, muscle rigidity and gradual loss of spontaneous movement. [aans.org]

Myotonia Congenita

Affected individuals experience myotonia, muscle rigidity, and pain within affected muscles, particularly during exercise in hypertrophic muscle. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Affected individuals have difficulty relaxing certain muscles after contracting them (myotonia), muscle stiffness (rigidity), and associated symptoms. [mda.org.au]

This keeps the muscles contracted and rigid, slowing down muscle relaxation after voluntary movement. [webmd.com]

Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Side effects include motor related symptoms, loss of cognitive function and/or development of muscle rigidity. Click here to download PDF [dementia.ie]

The neuropsychiatric manifestations tend to precede the onset of bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and other extrapyramidal signs. [icd9data.com]

The neuropsychiatric manifestations tend to precede the onset of bradykinesia, MUSCLE RIGIDITY, and other extrapyramidal signs. [medvik.cz]

Myotonia permanens

The influx of excess sodium ions causes muscle contraction, which is a sign of muscle rigidity. [acroscell.creative-bioarray.com]

In some families affected members have classical symptoms of PMC (muscle rigidity and weakness precipitated by cold and activity) without any other symptoms. [hkpp.org]

The muscles contract too much, which causes them to feel rigid, and it also causes muscle enlargement. [periodicparalysis.org]

Juvenile Parkinson Disease of Hunt

It is clinically characterized by movement disorders such as muscle rigidity, akinesia and tremor. [books.google.de]

Signs and symptoms include tremor which is most pronounced during rest, muscle rigidity, slowing of the voluntary movements, a tendency to fall back, and a mask-like facial [fpnotebook.com]

This feature helps to distinguish rigidity from muscle spasticity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kernicterus

[…] tone/hypertonia) Bulging fontanel (soft spot) Seizures Late stage: High-frequency hearing loss Intellectual disability Muscle rigidity Speech difficulties Seizures Movement [nicklauschildrens.org]

[…] tone (hypertonia) Poor feeding Late stage: Stupor or coma No feeding Shrill cry Muscle rigidity, markedly arched back with neck hyperextended backwards Seizures A blood test [medlineplus.gov]

[…] tone (hypertonia) Poor feeding Late stage: Stupor or coma No feeding Shrill cry Muscle rigidity, markedly arched back with neck hyperextended backwards Seizures Exams and [stlukes-stl.com]

Pallido-Pyramidal Syndrome

Muscle rigidity 0002063 Shuffling gait Shuffled walk 0002362 Sleep disturbance Difficulty sleeping Trouble sleeping [ more ] 0002360 Slow saccadic eye movements Slow eye [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] movements 0000514 Spasticity Involuntary muscle stiffness, contraction, or spasm 0001257 Substantia nigra gliosis 0011960 Talipes equinovarus Club feet Club foot Clubfeet [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Monotonic speech 0031435 Myoclonus 0001336 Neurogenic bladder Lack of bladder control due to nervous system injury 0000011 Postural instability Balance impairment 0002172 Rigidity [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia

As in Thomsen type myotonia congenita, affected individuals develop myotonia, associated muscle rigidity, and abnormal muscle enlargement (hypertrophy). [rarediseases.org]

The muscles contract too much, which causes them to feel rigid, and it also causes muscle enlargement. [periodicparalysis.org]

Some forms of periodic paralysis include muscle stiffness or rigidity as part of the attacks. [statpathtech.com]

Huntington Disease

Juvenile HD (also called Westphal variant or akinetic-rigid HD) develops before the age of 20, progresses rapidly, and produces muscle rigidity in which the patient moves [healthcommunities.com]

Other movement problems include figidty movements, tics, difficulty swallowing, balance problems and falls, and muscle rigidity and/or tightness. [ucdmc.ucdavis.edu]

rigidity; and difficulty speaking and/or swallowing. [youtube.com]

Paramyotonia Congenita

muscle rigidity during induction of anesthesia have been observed using other anesthetics in patients with hereditary sodium channel myopathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In some families affected members have classical symptoms of PMC (muscle rigidity and weakness precipitated by cold and activity) without any other symptoms. [hkpp.org]

Our hypothesis was that propofol might interact directly with mutant channels, causing enhanced muscle excitability in affected patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Non-Dystrophic Myotonia

As in Thomsen type myotonia congenita, affected individuals develop myotonia, associated muscle rigidity, and abnormal muscle enlargement (hypertrophy). [rarediseases.org]

If the rigidity includes the jaw muscles, intubation may be impossible.41 Suxamethonium can also induce hyperkalaemia and ventricular arrhythmia, which can be fatal.42 Emergency [pn.bmj.com]

The hallmark of the disease is the failure of initiated contraction to terminate, often referred to as delayed relaxation of the muscles (myotonia) and rigidity.[1] Symptoms [en.wikipedia.org]

Krabbe Disease

muscles. [nlm.nih.gov]

Signs and symptoms of these forms are extremely variable but may include muscle weakness and rigidity; walking difficulties; vision loss; intellectual regression; and/or seizures [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

They may include: Seizures Loss of developmental abilities Progressive loss of hearing and sight Rigid, constricted muscles Stiff, fixed posture Progressive loss of ability [mayoclinic.org]

Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease

Other symptoms may include dysarthria (slurring of speech), nystagmus (involuntary movements of the eyes), spasticity (rigid muscle tone) and visual disturbances, sometimes [memory.ucsf.edu]

Other symptoms may include twitching, rigid muscles, lack of coordination, decrease in vision, and the inability to speak. [health.ny.gov]

Rigid posture and changes in gait Seizures While the duration of the disease is variable, sometimes symptoms can carry on for years. [dementia.org]

Hypoparathyroidism

An electromyogram showed spontaneous, continuous muscle activity in the lower limbs. [elsevier.es]

Cogwheel axial rigidity. No tremor. Stereotypic, continuous involuntary movements of the hands. No impairments were found in the higher functions. [elsevier.es]

Diverticular Abscess

BACKGROUND: Recurrent diverticulitis has been reported in up to 30% to 40% of patients who recover from an episode of colonic diverticular abscess, so elective interval resection is traditionally recommended. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to review the outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease (sometimes referred to as celiac sprue, non-tropical sprue, or gluten-induced enteropathy) is essentially a sensitivity to gluten which is a component of wheat. Patients with celiac disease who ingest any wheat products develop abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine, particularly the upper[…] [ddc.musc.edu]

Myogelosis

knuckles, rigid fingers, elbows and knees all about? [medicalmassage-edu.com]

Lawton: “If trigger points are not a fibrotic alteration in muscle tissue, then what is with all of this ischemic compression, deep tissue break down of adhesions, knobbles [medicalmassage-edu.com]

Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

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Rigid Spine Syndrome

This feature helps to distinguish rigidity from muscle spasticity. [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Continuous muscle hyperactivity could be a reason for spinal rigidity in our patient. Issue Section Case Report [neurology-asia.org]

Common symptoms may include muscle rigidity, early scoliosis (curving of the spine), and respiratory impairment. [diseaseinfosearch.org]

Bradykinesia

Bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, other motor, and non-motor symptoms were significantly more prevalent in patients that were diagnosed with PD following a DaTSCAN. [publications.lsmuni.lt]

Symptoms may include bradykinesia (slow physical movement), muscle rigidity, and tremors. [en.bab.la]

Features of Parkinson's disease include tremor, slow movement ( bradykinesia ), and rigid muscles (rigidity). Bradykinesia : slowness of movement. [diki.pl]

Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome

Other clinical features include distorting muscle contractions of the face, limbs, and trunk, choreoathetosis, muscle rigidity, spasticity, seizures, and dementia. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Physiotherapy: helps to reduce muscle rigidity and improve muscle weakness. It may also help with muscle spasms and other muscular issues. [askdrshah.com]

Therapy Physical therapy can help prevent and reduce muscle rigidity. It may also help reduce your muscle spasms and other muscular issues. [healthline.com]

King Syndrome

Anaesthetised patients may develop high fever and muscle rigidity with rhabdomyolysis, release of myoglobin, renal damage and acute renal failure. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare pharmacogenetic syndrome characterized by muscle rigidity, respiratory and metabolic acidosis, and an elevation in body temperature after [n.neurology.org]

Clinical findings Tachycardia, tachypnoea, cyanosis, labile blood pressure, muscle rigidity, rapid and marked hyperpyrexia, acidotic, hyperkalemic, possibly DIC, renal failure [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Phencyclidine Intoxication

Muscle rigidity. Seizures or coma. Hyperacusis. D. [dsm.wikia.org]

PCP may cause seizures, muscle rigidity, and ultimately death. [picmonic.com]

rigidity seizures or coma hyperacusis D. [dsm.wikia.org]

Malignant Catatonia

A 53-year-old man with schizophrenia was admitted to the psychiatric hospital because of excitement, monologue, muscle rigidity, and insomnia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CASE PRESENTATION A 53-year-old man with schizophrenia was admitted to the psychiatric hospital because of excitement, monologue, muscle rigidity, and insomnia. [unboundmedicine.com]

Drug-induced hyperthermia and muscle rigidity: a practical approach. Eur J Emerg Med. 2003;10:149-54. Rodnitzky RL. Drug-induced movement disorders in children. [rarediseases.org]

Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome

rigidity and rhabdomyolysis in myopathic patients, even in the absence of malignant hyperthermia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Muscle rigidity following halothane anesthesia in two patients with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. Anesthesiology. 1992;77:599–600. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 6. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Muscle rigidity following halothane anesthesia has been reported, suggesting the presence of an underlying myopathy. [accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com]

Malignant Hyperthermia

Pathologic response in MH include increase in oxygen consumption, increase in endtidal CO2, tachycardia, hyperthermia, hyperkalemia and muscle rigidity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Unexplained hypercarbia representing >55 mmHg of end-tidal carbon dioxide, tachycardia, and muscle rigidity (including masseter muscle rigidity) are early signs of the initiation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The procedure went well at the beginning, but suddenly complications developed, such as cardiac rhythm disorders and increased body temperature, subsequently, muscle rigidity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Poisoning

Severe toxicity is characterised by rapidly increasing body temperature associated with muscle rigidity; this is a medical emergency. [medsafe.govt.nz]

Severe serotonin toxicity or serotonin crisis. 1 This is characterised by a rapidly increasing temperature associated with muscle rigidity, and will progress to multiorgan [mja.com.au]

[…] tremor, convulsions, muscle rigidity, trismus and opisthotonus; hyperthermia. [inchem.org]

Hyperpyrexia

English Clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered Last Update: 2011-10-23 Usage Frequency: 1 Quality: Warning: This alignment may be wrong. [mymemory.translated.net]

The caffeine sensitivity test of biopsied muscle fibers revealed an increase in sensitivity, although there was no sign of muscle rigidity during or after anaesthesia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] en Clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia [sl.glosbe.com]

Acetazolamide-Responsive Myotonia

As in Thomsen type myotonia congenita, affected individuals develop myotonia, associated muscle rigidity, and abnormal muscle enlargement (hypertrophy). [rarediseases.org]

The influx of excess sodium ions causes muscle contraction, which is a sign of muscle rigidity. [acroscell.creative-bioarray.com]

The muscles contract too much, which causes them to feel rigid, and it also causes muscle enlargement. [periodicparalysis.org]