When you hear the word Botox, does the image of an older woman with a tight, expressionless face come to mind? Though botox injections are still a popular way to fight the signs of aging, especially ...

Anxiety is a common term for worrying or feeling stressed about things. While everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, some people experience so much anxiety that they cannot stop worrying or ...

Anxiety may sometimes cause any of your muscles to start twitching. It may be caused by neurotransmitters being released. Treating anxiety is the best way to prevent anxiety twitching. Twitching is ...

In the next few posts, we will provide an overview of anticipatory anxiety—how to understand it and how to overcome it. We’ll also look at the related problem of chronic indecisiveness—the habit of ...

Anxiety can trigger digestive issues like diarrhea or constipation due to the connection between the gut and the brain, where stress hormones and neurotransmitters affect gut motility. Soothing your ...

Background A 28-year-old woman presented to hospital after an episode of severe lower back spasms that occurred during a stressful family gathering. She had a history of progressive difficulty bending ...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) causes you to have muscle stiffness and spasms, often triggered by sudden noises or touch. You can use medications like muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants to relieve ...

Stiff person syndrome (also known as SPS, Moersch-Woltman syndrome, and stiff man syndrome) is a very rare condition that can cause your muscles to become rigid or spasm. This is a progressive ...