The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Stiff-Person Syndrome may include:
List of 21 Stiff-Person Syndrome Symptoms
Note that Stiff-Person Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Stiff-Person Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Stiff-person syndrome is a rare progressive neurological disorder characterized by constant painful contractions and spasms of voluntary muscles, particularly the muscles of the back and upper legs. Symptoms may occur gradually, spreading from the back and legs to involve the arms and neck. Symptoms may worsen when the affected individual is anxious or exposed to sudden motion or noise. Affected muscles may become twisted and contracted, resulting in bone fractures in the most severe cases. Individuals with stiff-person syndrome may have difficulty making sudden movements and may have a stiff-legged, unsteady gait. Sleep usually suppresses frequency of contractions. Stiffness may increase and patients may develop a hunched posture (kyphosis) or a swayback (lordosis). (Source: excerpt from NINDS Stiff-Person Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Stiff-Person Syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Stiff-Person Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Stiff-Person Syndrome signs or Stiff-Person Syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Stiff-Person Syndrome symptoms.
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