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Tetany

Tetany

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Muscle spasm
Difficulty opening mouth
Shortness of breath, better with rest
Shortness of breath, better sitting upright
Shortness of breath, made worse by daily activities
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Risk factors

Personal

Injection drug use
Prolonged bed rest
Eating potentially contaminated fish

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