Hypertonia (Hypertonia, Hypertonicity)

Hypertension (Hypertonia, Hypertonicity) is an abnormally high muscle tone.

Hypertension occurs due to increased muscle tension, which leads to constant muscle contraction. This condition can be observed in various neurological and muscular diseases.

Main causes of hypertension:

1. Lesions of the central nervous system (stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain infections)

2. Hereditary neurological diseases (cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease)

3. Muscle diseases (myotonia, myofibrillar myopathy)

4. Side effect of some medications

Main symptoms of hypertension:

1. Increased resistance to passive movements

2. Cramps and muscle spasms

3. Unnatural limb postures

4. Soreness and limited muscle mobility

Diagnosis of hypertension includes a neurological examination, EMG, and MRI of the brain. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause and symptomatic therapy (muscle relaxants, physiotherapy, botulinum therapy). With timely treatment, the prognosis is favorable.

Hypertension is a condition in which the muscles are very tense and there is increased pressure in the walls of the arteries and veins. Most patients do not feel hypertension, do not suspect its existence and do not resort to treatment, although the disease can progress rapidly. In this case, you should definitely consult a doctor. With early detection of hypertension and compliance with the lifestyle, all the consequences of the disease can be stopped completely.

High muscle tone with hypertension also

Hypertension is a pathology of muscle tone, in which the pressure in the tissues increases. The causes of hypertension can be different and can occur at different ages. As a rule, signs of pathology appear at a young age or even in childhood with pronounced symptoms. Hypertension can be asymptomatic, but is extremely dangerous for human health. About