Hyperkinesia
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Hyperkinesia is a medical condition characterized by an excess of movement. It is a symptom rather than a disease and can be caused by a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and certain types of drug toxicity. Hyperkinesia can manifest in a variety of ways, including tremors, tics, and chorea.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Hyperkinesia can be caused by a variety of conditions. These include:
- Parkinson's disease: This is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that primarily affects the motor system. Symptoms generally come on slowly over time and include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking.
- Huntington's disease: This is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It has a broad impact on a person's functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking, and psychiatric disorders.
- Drug toxicity: Certain drugs, particularly those used to treat psychiatric conditions, can cause hyperkinesia as a side effect.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms of hyperkinesia can vary depending on the underlying cause. They can include:
- Tremors: These are an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body.
- Tics: These are sudden, rapid, repetitive movements or sounds that people do repeatedly.
- Chorea: This is characterized by brief, semi-directed, irregular movements that are not repetitive or rhythmic, but appear to flow from one muscle to the next.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for hyperkinesia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can involve medication, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery.
See also[edit | edit source]
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