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Under what circumstances does myoclonus occur?
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).
What do you cal a animal that up at night and sleep during the day?
The answer is nocturnal animals such like owl and bats The answer is nocturnal animals such like owl and bats
Is the gyrfalcon diurnal or nocturnal?
Metaphorically speaking, the griffin has never been considered as nocturnal. How ever in many different stories the griffin has been nocturnal so its your choice.
Are tarsiers nocturnal or diurnal?
All species of tarsier are nocturnal, but do occasional come out during the day.
Are sea snakes nocturnal?
no
What medications are used to treat Opsoclonus myoclonus?
Treatment of the symptoms of opsoclonus myoclonus include clonzaepam or valproate. These may decrease the severity of both the opsoclonus and the myoclonus.
Jerking of the limbs that can occur normally as a person is falling asleep is know as?
Nocturnal myoclonus
Under what circumstances does myoclonus occur?
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).
How is Opsoclonus myoclonus diagnosed?
Diagnosis is primarily arrived at through identification of concurrent opsoclonus and myoclonus.
What are the symptoms of Sandhoff disease?
The symptoms begin with motor deficits (lack of normal movement) and a characteristic startle reaction to various sounds. Babies with Sandhoff disease progressively deteriorate in terms of motor function, and they often have seizures and myoclonus
What is the prognosis for patients with myoclonus?
Treatment of myoclonus is rarely entirely successful. The patient is likely to have some residual myoclonus even with the most successful treatments. Nonetheless, treatment may reduce frequency and severity
What term means the normal jerking of the limb during the sleep?
Myoclonus describes the sudden involuntary jerking of a muscle.Nocturnal myoclonus
What are the causes of chronic insomnia?
Medical conditions (sleep apnea, arthritis, a heart condition, asthma); use of caffeine, alcohol, nicotine; mood or anxiety disorder; stress; snoring; nocturnal myoclonus; nightmares or panic attacks during sleep.
What is the average age of onset for pediatric Who is at risk for Opsoclonus myoclonus?
Most children who develop opsoclonus myoclonus are under the age of two when they are diagnosed.
What tumor is associated with pediatric Who is at risk for Opsoclonus myoclonus?
In children, the most common type of tumor that precipitates opsoclonus myoclonus is called neuroblastoma.
What medications have myoclonus side effects?
opioids
What medications can cause Opsoclonus myoclonus?
Rarely, opsoclonus myoclonus can occur after the use of certain medications such as intravenous phenytoin or diazepam , or subsequent to an overdose of the antidepressant amitriptyline
