Heat exhaustion

Rare

A condition characterized by dehydration, caused by exposure to high temperatures.

Symptoms may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Extreme thirst

Cirrhosis of the liver

Common

A degenerative disease of the liver resulting in scarring and liver failure.

Symptoms may include:

• Muscle cramps
• Weight loss
• Nausea, vomiting
• Upper abdominal pain

Neuropathy

Very common

A group of diseases resulting from damaged or malfunctioning of nerves that causes weakness, numbness and pain in hands and feet.

Symptoms may include:

• Numbness or tingling sensation
• Extreme sensitivity to touch, light or sound
• Muscle cramps

Lockjaw

Extremely rare

A bacterial infection by Clostridium tetani that affects the nervous system. This causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck.

Symptoms may include:

• Muscle cramps
• Stiffness
• Difficulty swallowing

Lumbar spinal stenosis

Common

Narrowing of the opening in the lower spine. This causes lower back pain, weakness or loss of sensation in the legs.

Symptoms may include:

• Low back pain
• Numbness
• Loss of sensation in the legs and feet...