Excessive muscle tone: also called hypertonia is the increase in the contractility of the muscle with decreased stretching. See detailed information below for a list of 59 causes of Excessive muscle tone, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Medical Conditions associated with Excessive muscle tone:
Muscle stiffness (150 causes), Movement symptoms (2711 causes), Spasms (1969 causes), Stiffness (657 causes), Muscle symptoms (4184 causes)
Symptoms related to Excessive muscle tone:
Hypertonia, Cerebral palsy, Muscle stiffness (150 causes)
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