Tetany in the Shadow of Stress: Myth or Real Problem Among Young People?

Authors

  • Simona Kulíková Private Grammar School Katkin park 2, Košice, Slovakia Author

Keywords:

tetany, stress , neuromuscular hyper-excitability, electrolyte imbalance, psychosomatic stress

Abstract

This study explores how tetany is a multifactorial health disorder characterized by neuromuscular hyper-excitability that is often associated with electrolyte imbalance and psychosomatic stress. The research focuses on youth, exploring both the physiological and psychological depths of the condition. Introducing real views of respondents aged 16-45 who experience tetanic symptoms, this paper identifies common triggers, coping mechanisms, and discrimination of medical and social understandings of this disorder. The important findings were that stress, emotional exhaustion, and electrolyte imbalance are major contributors. Despite its frequency, tetany remains misunderstood by both patients and healthcare providers. This study highlights the importance of prevention, stress management, and therapeutic approaches. 

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Published

09.10.2026

How to Cite

Tetany in the Shadow of Stress: Myth or Real Problem Among Young People?. (2026). Ulysseus Young Explorers in Science, 1(1), 129-133. https://ojs.website.tuke.sk/TUKE/article/view/26