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'''Muscle spasms''' can be described as an experience where one undergoes a sudden | '''Muscle spasms''' can be described as an experience where one undergoes a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ such as a heart, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice. | ||
The term most commonly refers to a muscle cramp which may or may not be accompanied by a sudden burst of pain, but is usually harmless and ceases after a few minutes. There are a variety of other causes of involuntary muscle contractions, which may be more serious, depending on the cause. | The term most commonly refers to a muscle cramp which may or may not be accompanied by a sudden burst of pain, but is usually harmless and ceases after a few minutes. There are a variety of other causes of involuntary muscle contractions, which may be more serious, depending on the cause. |