Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions on one side of the face. It typically starts with painless but annoying twitching around one eye. Over ...

Charley horse is another name for a muscle spasm or muscle cramp. It’s marked by involuntary, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful muscle contractions that may last a few minutes. A charley ...

Eyelid twitching that occurs unrelated to a disorder or disease is called myokymia. It is defined by muscle spasms that make your eyelid quickly close or almost close continually and reopen. This type ...

Ulcers: Ulcers, or open sores, can occur on the mouth, esophagus, or back of the throat. Esophageal spasms: These abnormal contractions of the esophageal muscles can be painful and may cause food ...

(via SciShow) Settle in and grab a painkiller, because these are some of the most painful diseases out there. From trigeminal neuralgia to thunderclap headaches and even jackhammer esophagus, these ...

Carrie Jean Robinette, 46, of San Diego, has always had a lot of health issues, but she didn’t think she had a serious problem until muscle spasms overtook her body when she was traveling in 2023.

diffuse esophageal spasm, hypertensive LES, and achalasia. Although this is an experience of one tertiary referral center with a major interest in esophageal motor disorders, the finding of high ...