Movement - uncontrollable
Definition
Uncontrollable movements are slow, twisting, continuous, and involuntary movements of the arms, legs, face, neck, or other parts of the body.
Alternative Names
Uncontrolled movements; Involuntary body movements; Body movements - uncontrollableConsiderations
This condition is usually a lifelong problem that begins during childhood and is characterized by involuntary neck, face, forearm, wrist, and hand movements. Facial grimaces along with tongue and jaw movements are often associated with involuntary neck movements.
Stress and activity often aggravate this condition, and relaxation and sleep help relieve the problem.
Causes
IN CHILDREN
- Hypoxia at birth
- Genetic disorder
- Kernicterus (excessive bilirubin in the central nervous system)
- Drug toxicity
- Degenerative disease
- Neoplastic lesions
- Vascular (blood vessel) lesions
References
Goetz, CG. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2003: 713-736.
Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004:2305-2306.
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