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Hand or Foot Spasms
Alternate Names : Carpopedal Spasm, Foot Spasms, Spasms of the Hands or Feet
DefinitionSpasms are contractions of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes that are sometimes seen with muscle cramps, twitching, and convulsions (tetany). They can be severe and painful.
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Overview & Considerations
Spasms of the hands or feet may be an important early sign of tetany, a potentially life-threatening condition. Tetany is a manifestation of an abnormality in calcium level, which can be linked to the following:
These spasms are usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
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• Definition
• Hand or Foot Spasms: Overview & Considerations
• Hand or Foot Spasms: Common Causes
• Hand or Foot Spasms: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 11/14/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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