Fasciculaciones y calambres: bases fisiológicas y enfrentamiento clínico de un fenómeno complejo / Fasciculations and cramps: physiological bases and clinical approach of a complex phenomenon
Rev. méd. Chile
;
149(12): 1751-1764, dic. 2021. ilus, tab
Artículo
en Español
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1389413
ABSTRACT
Fasciculations and cramps originate in the motor unit, a functional unit that includes the lower motor neuron and their innervated muscle fibres. Both are common complaints in outpatient practice. These symptoms can be secondary to neurological or medical pathology, presenting a broad differential diagnosis and a complex approach. Recent neurophysiological studies have increased the knowledge of their origin mainly in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The symptomatic management of fasciculations and cramps depends on their etiology and includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. This article aims to present an updated review of the most relevant aspects of physiopathology, clinical approach, and differential diagnosis of both phenomena.
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Asunto principal:
Fasciculación
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Esclerosis Amiotrófica Lateral
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Clínico de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile "General Dr Raúl Yazigi J"/CL
/
Universidad de Chile/CL
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