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Hand or foot spasms   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Foot spasms; Carpopedal spasm; Spasms of the hands or feet

Definition:

Hand or foot spasms are contractions of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes that is sometimes seen with muscle cramps, twitching, and convulsions (tetany). These contractions of the muscles can be violent.

Considerations

Common Causes

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