A muscle spasm is an unexpected, involuntary tightening of one or more muscles. It often causes sharp pain and a feeling of tightness, typically triggered by muscle overuse, dehydration, strain, or irritation. While spasms can affect any muscle, they most commonly occur in the legs, back, and neck. They usually pass quickly on their own, but in some cases, they may persist and need stretching, proper hydration, or medical treatment. #history #steak #reels #scary #viral | Inside History

✴️Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (DES) corkscrew esophagus- It is an esophageal motility disorder. 📍C/F- Characterized by uncoordinated esophageal contractions impairing bolus transit & presents with dysphagia & noncardiac chest pain. ✓Dx- Barium swallow (corkscrew appearance) & manometry. 📍T/t- Calcium channel blockers, nitrates, PPIs & in refractory cases- botulinum toxinsurgical myotomy. • Symptoms may fluctuate but prognosis is generallly good with treatment. | إستشاري امراض الباطنة والكبد د محم