Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder caused by certain medications, characterized by repetitive involuntary movements, often mistaken for mental illness. Symptoms include movements of the mouth and hands, impaired speech and writing skills, and muscle twitching. Early diagnosis is important for prevention. Tardive dyskinesia, which is a disorder characterized by repetitive involuntary movements, is often caused […]
Dyskinesias are movement disorders that can be caused by neurological conditions or psychiatric drugs. They include dystonias, hypokinesias, choreas, and tics, and can result in involuntary muscle spasms or decreased ability to perform voluntary movements. Parkinson’s disease and tardive dyskinesias are examples of dyskinesias. A dyskinesia is one of many similar disorders of voluntary muscle […]
Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by long-term use of neuroleptics and other medications, resulting in involuntary and repetitive body movements. Symptoms often occur in the facial muscles, but can also affect the trunk, legs, and arms. Treatment varies by person and may include lowering the dose of the drug or prescribing a sedative, […]
Dyskinesia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms. There are five types, often caused by an underlying condition such as Parkinson’s disease or brain injury. Treatment focuses on the underlying cause and may include therapy, exercises, or surgery. Dyskinesia is a type of neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms or “tics”. There […]
Biliary dyskinesia is a disease where the gallbladder fails to contract properly, causing abdominal pain. Diagnostic tests are needed to rule out gallstones before treatment, which often involves gallbladder removal. Biliary dyskinesia is a disease of the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores bile from the liver and releases it into the small intestine, where it breaks […]
