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  1. Schwartz-Jampel syndrome 
    ... is a rare condition characterized by permanent muscle stiffness (myotonia) and bone abnormalities known as chondrodysplasia. The ... after birth, usually in early childhood. Either muscle stiffness or chondrodysplasia can appear first. The muscle and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/schwartz-jampel-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Paramyotonia congenita 
    ... prevent muscles from relaxing normally. Myotonia causes muscle stiffness that typically appears after exercise and can be induced by muscle cooling. This stiffness chiefly affects muscles in the face, neck, arms, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/paramyotonia-congenita - Genetics
  3. Myotonia congenita 
    ... most often in the legs. Myotonia causes muscle stiffness that can interfere with movement. In some people the stiffness is very mild, while in other cases it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/myotonia-congenita - Genetics
  4. Osteoarthritis 
    ... or hips.Osteoarthritis usually develops slowly, causing pain, stiffness, and restricted movement as the condition gets worse. ... is especially noticeable.People with osteoarthritis typically experience stiffness following periods of inactivity such as upon awakening ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/osteoarthritis - Genetics
  5. Rheumatoid arthritis 
    ... common signs and symptoms are pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Small joints in the hands ... arthritis often report that their joint pain and stiffness is worse when getting out of bed in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/rheumatoid-arthritis - Genetics
  6. Infantile-onset ascending hereditary spastic paralysis 
    ... paraplegias. These disorders are characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (spasticity) and eventual paralysis of the lower limbs ( ... condition progresses, affected children develop abnormal tightness and stiffness in the leg muscles and weakness in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...et-ascending-hereditary-spastic-paralysis - Genetics
  7. Potassium-aggravated myotonia 
    ... that prevent muscles from relaxing. Myotonia causes muscle stiffness that worsens after exercise. In this disorder, episodes ... such as bananas and potatoes. During these episodes, stiffness occurs in skeletal muscles throughout the body. Potassium- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/potassium-aggravated-myotonia - Genetics
  8. Spastic paraplegia type 2 
    ... paraplegias. These disorders are characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (spasticity) and the development of paralysis of the ... carry a PLP1 mutation, however, may experience muscle stiffness and a decrease in intellectual function. Females with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/spastic-paraplegia-type-2 - Genetics
  9. Tarsal-carpal coalition syndrome 
    ... together, as do the tarsal bones, which causes stiffness and immobility of the hands and feet. Symptoms ... and toes become stiff and difficult to bend. Stiffness of the pinky fingers and toes (fifth digits) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../tarsal-carpal-coalition-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease 
    ... away but other movement disorders develop, including muscle stiffness (spasticity), problems with movement and balance (ataxia), head ... severe features of the condition, such as muscle stiffness or a decrease in intellectual function, or may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/pelizaeus-merzbacher-disease - Genetics
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