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What is dyskinesia of the esophagus?
Dyskinesia of the esophagus is any disorder that affects the movement, or motility, of the esophagus. This may include spasms of the esophagus or problems related to an underlying disease.
Are biliary dyskinesia symptoms like gallstone symptoms?
yes
What causes involuntary lip puckering?
tardive dyskinesia
Doctors who specialize in treating dyskinesia?
Dyskinesia [involuntary movements, like a tic or chorea] is a symptom and not an individual disease. Dyskinesia can have several different causes depending on the specific condition. It can be part of the presentation of a person suffering with Parkinson's, or it can be a side effect of some psychotropic medications. Sometimes physicians specializing in neurological conditions can offer treatment.
What is abnormal movement occurring late in treatment called?
Tardive Dyskinesia
What are the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia?
Some symptoms of tardive dyskinesia are facial grimacing, finger movement, jaw swinging, repetitive chewing and tongue thrusting. Also delayed abnormal movement in the lower face.
Can Lexapro cause dyskinesia?
I don't know but I'm wondering the same thing. My mom is taking lexapro and I'm noticing little things that I'm thinking may be dyskinesia...please let me know what you find out.
What causes Meige Syndrome and how is it different from Tartive Dyskinesia?
Meige Syndrome is primarily caused by abnormal function of the basal ganglia in the brain and is characterized by involuntary movements of the face and jaw. Tardive Dyskinesia, on the other hand, is usually a side effect of long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics, and involves involuntary movements of the face, tongue, and limbs. Both conditions involve involuntary movements but have different underlying causes.
What term is the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as a tic?
No, Ataxia is the inability to coordinate muscle activity during voluntary movement. These movements, which are often shaky and unsteady, are most frequently caused by abnormal activity in the cerebellum. Dyskinesia is the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm.
What causes dyskinesia?
Dyskinesia can be caused by long-term use of medications used to treat Parkinson's disease, such as levodopa. It is believed to result from alterations in neurotransmitter signaling in the brain due to prolonged exposure to these medications. In some cases, it may also be influenced by individual variations in neurochemical responses to the medication.
Can you misdiagnose tourettes for tardive dyskinesia?
Misdiagnosis will always be a possibility when any medical condition is diagnosed, and some illnesses are misdiagnosed more frequently than others. Any person believed to be showing symptoms of illness - including dyskinesia -should be seen by a doctor, who will, if necessary, refer the patient to a specialist in the field of the suspected or diagnosed condition. Support groups for sufferers of various forms of dyskinesia exist in many areas; your doctor should be able to give contact details for them. The link below gives data on tardive dyskinesia and also has links to information on Tourette Syndrome and tourettism.
Dyskinesia- Can cocaine addiction bring this on?
yes, absolutley... in my experience is usually starts when you are coming down...
