Abnormal involuntary movements (also known as 'dyskinesias') are several varieties of dyskinesia, all have different clinical appearances, causes, accompayning symptoms, and treatments. Types of abnormal involuntary movements include tremor, chorea, dystonia and myoclonus.
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- Benign fasciculation cramp syndrome
- Dyskinesias
Symptoms accympayning dyskinesias depend on the cause.
Diagnosis usually depends on the underlying disease. Some conditions may require genetic tests, while other that caused by drugs merely require to investigate the patient's medical history.
Treatment for abnormal involuntary movements depends on the underlying condition. Some conditions, such Huntington's disease, are hereditary and can't be cured. In these cases, treatment aims to ease the symptoms. Treatment for tremor may include beta blockers, a drug usually intended to slow down the heart rate.
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Dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle movements, such as tremors, twitches, tics, and spasms. It can be caused by certain medications, particularly those used to treat psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tardive dyskinesia is a specific type of dyskinesia that can develop as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications.
Trazodone, Latuda, and antipsychotic medications can potentially cause tardive dyskinesia, which is a type of subacute dyskinesia.
Some common manifestations of subacute dyskinesia include involuntary movements, twitching, jerking of the head, and stiffness. These symptoms can be caused by long-term use of antipsychotic medications and may lead to conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia or Tardive Tourettism.
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