Myoclonus can be a symptom of epilepsy, Tay-Sachs disease and other storage diseases; spinocerebellar degenerative diseases; Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome and Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome
Nocturnal myoclonus-- A disorder in which the patient is awakened repeatedly during the night by cramps or twitches in the calf muscles. Nocturnal myoclonus is sometimes called periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).
No; aggression is a common symptom of conduct disorders with often occur with ADHD.
Sleep Disorders
About half of all cases are associated with a cancerous tumor; this kind of symptom that occurs due to cancer is termed a paraneoplastic syndrome.
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders
They are not the same. Hyperventilation can be a symptom of anxiety.
Treatment of the symptoms of opsoclonus myoclonus include clonzaepam or valproate. These may decrease the severity of both the opsoclonus and the myoclonus.
Depends on the problem. Not all disorders are the same.
Myoclonus multiplex is characterized by the presence of multiple myoclonic jerks, often resulting from various underlying conditions. It can be caused by neurological disorders such as progressive myoclonic epilepsy, certain metabolic disorders, or exposure to toxins. Additionally, it may occur as a side effect of certain medications or due to infections affecting the central nervous system. Diagnosis typically involves identifying the underlying cause to determine the appropriate management.
Petechia appear as small, pinpoint dots on the skin. They may occur as a symptom of lupus or of other disorders.
Diagnosis is primarily arrived at through identification of concurrent opsoclonus and myoclonus.