Question

Wild contraction of muscles is a major symptom of which of the following diseases?

• A. Tetany
• B. Gout
• C. Arthritis
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tetany

Tetany - It is a disorder in which wild contractions or spasms of the muscles take place this occurs due to the low calcium concentration in the body fluid. Voice box, hand and feet are the common part of the body which are affected by this.
Gout- It is an inflammatory disease which causes inflammation of joints. It is mainly caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals. Gout is caused by a condition known as hyperuricemia, where there is too much uric acid in the body. The body makes uric acid when it breaks down purines, which are found in our body and the food we eat. Its main symptoms involve pain, swelling and redness.


Osteoarthritis- It is an inflammatory disease which causes the inflammation of the joints and causes joint pain and stiffness. It worsens with age.