Overview Of Movementdisorder
Overview Of Movementdisorder
A range of neurological (nervous system) illnesses that either result in enhanced movement or reduced or delayed movement are collectively referred to as movement disorders. These motions could be voluntary or unconscious.
Following are examples of common movement disorders:
- Ataxia. The region of the brain that regulates coordinated movement is impacted by this movement condition. Other symptoms of ataxia include uncoordinated or sloppy balance, speech, or limb motions. Ataxia can be brought on by a variety of factors, including hereditary and degenerative conditions. Another ailment that can be treated, such as an infection, can also produce ataxia.
- Dystonia in the neck. The neck muscles contract uncontrollably in cervical dystonia, causing the head to pull to one side or tilt forward or backward. There might shake.
- Chorea. Involuntary motions that are short, erratic, repeated, and fairly quick are known as chorea. The face, lips, trunk, and limbs are frequently used in the movements. Chorea might resemble excessive fidgeting.
- Dystonia. This syndrome causes twisted, repeated movements and long-lasting involuntary muscle contractions. One body part or the entire body may be impacted by dystonia.
- Disorder of functional movement. Any movement abnormality may be similar to this illness. Functional movement disorder is curable and not caused by a neurological condition.
- Huntington's. Genetic tests can prove that this is an inherited, progressive condition. There are three aspects to Huntington's disease: erratic mobility, cognitive issues, and psychological symptom
- Multiple system atrophy.This unusual neurological condition worsens with time and affects numerous brain systems. An ataxic or parkinsonian movement disorder is brought on by multiple system atrophy. In addition, it may result in playing out dreams, low blood pressure, and poor bladder function.
- Myoclonus.This disorder causes muscles to twitch violently and suddenly.
- Parkinson's disease.This slowly progressive disease causes tremor, muscle stiffness, slow or decreased movement, or imbalance. It may also cause other symptoms not related to movement such as reduced sense of smell, constipation, acting out dreams and a decline in cognition.
- Parkinsonism.Parkinsonism, which can sometimes include stiffness, tremor, or loss of balance, is a broad term for slowness of movement. There are a wide variety of causes. The most frequent causes include Parkinson's disease and specific dopamine-blocking drugs. Degenerative conditions like multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy are among the other causes. Parkinsonism can also be brought on by a stroke or persistent head trauma.
- Progressive supranuclear palsy.This is an uncommon neurological condition that affects walking, balance, and eye movements. Even though it occasionally may mimic Parkinson's disease, it is a separate disorder.
- Restless legs syndrome.This movement disorder causes unpleasant feelings in the legs while relaxing or lying down, often relieved by movement.
- Tardive dyskinesia.Long-term usage of specific medications known as neuroleptic medicines, which are used to treat psychiatric problems, results in this neurological illness. Repetitive and unconscious motions like grimacing, eye blinking, and others are brought on by tardive dyskinesia.
- Tourette syndrome.This neurological disorder manifests as repeated movements and vocal noises between the ages of childhood and adolescence.
- Tremor.The hands, head, or other body parts shake rhythmically as a result of this movement disease. Essential tremor is the most prevalent variety.
- Wilson's disease.This rare, genetic illness causes the body to accumulate excessive levels of copper, which can lead to neurological issues like dystonia, tremor, parkinsonism, or ataxia.
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