This is an issue that deserves attention, as research examining iron levels in Americans shows that more people have iron levels that are considered too high, than levels that are deficient. In one study of more than 1,000 people, only 3 percent were iron deficient, but 13 percent had iron overload. 1. What are the Health Risks of Too Much Iron?
Think rigid. Rigidity is a condition of hardness, stiffness or inflexiblity. You find this with muscle contractures. Now think spastic. Spasticity is a form of muscular hypertoncity (excessive muscle tone) with increased resistance to stretching. It usually occurs in the flexor muscles of the arms and legs. You would see movement that requires greater effort and with a lack of control and coordination.
Clonus, also called clonospasm, is the medical term for repetitive, involuntary muscular contractions due to sudden stretching. It most commonly affects the ankles. Clonus takes its name from a Greek word meaning tumult and is often a symptom of neurological disorder.lonus commonly affects the ankles and involves repetitive, involuntary muscular contractions. Lesions caused by multiple sclerosis may lead to clonus. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and other antidepressants can contribute to serotonin syndrome, which is sometimes associated with clonus.