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Muscle Tension

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Muscle Tension

ID 2614

Muscle tension results from a (partial) contraction of the muscle. Tense muscles will meet with resistance upon stretching.

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

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Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

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