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  1. Muscle strains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 11, 2022 · Muscle spasms Swelling Muscle weakness When to see the doctor Mild strains can be treated at home. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen despite treatment — especially if your pain …

  2. Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 18, 2023 · Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The affected joint …

  3. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes

    Mar 17, 2026 · Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis) is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Also known as ALS, the …

  4. Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 21, 2025 · Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure, …

  5. Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 22, 2025 · This causes muscle weakness. Myasthenia gravis also may happen if antibodies block proteins such as muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase, also called MuSK, or lipoprotein-related …

  6. Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Motor nerves that control muscle movement. Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, sweating, heart rate, digestion and bladder function. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy …

  7. Heart attack - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart's arteries. If a plaque …

  8. Serotonin syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 12, 2024 · Serotonin syndrome is a serious drug reaction. It is caused by medications that build up high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally. It's …

  9. Cerebral palsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Cerebral palsy may make it hard to swallow. It also can cause eye muscle imbalance, in which the eyes don't focus on the same object. People with the condition might have reduced range of motion in …

  10. Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool down - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 31, 2023 · Cooling down doesn't seem to help reduce muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise, but more research is needed. There's debate about whether warming up and cooling down can …