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Stiffness: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para stiffness.

Que puede causar Stiffness

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate stiffness
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical stiffness
5Underlying conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Meniscus Tear frequently present with stiffness as a core feature

!Sudden, severe stiffness that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Stiffness accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Stiffness in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Stiffness is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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