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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hyperkinesia | |||
| image = [[File:Basal_ganglia_circuits.svg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Diagram of the [[basal ganglia]] circuits, which are involved in movement regulation. | |||
| field = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = Excessive, involuntary movements | |||
| complications = [[Injury]] due to uncontrolled movements | |||
| onset = Varies depending on underlying cause | |||
| duration = Can be chronic or episodic | |||
| causes = [[Genetic disorders]], [[brain injury]], [[medication side effects]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[neurological disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[neuroimaging]] | |||
| differential = [[Hyperactivity]], [[dyskinesia]], [[tremor]] | |||
| treatment = [[Medications]], [[physical therapy]], [[surgery]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; depends on underlying cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare; specific prevalence depends on underlying condition | |||
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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]]. | '''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 == | == Causes == | ||
Hyperkinesia can be caused by a variety of conditions. These include: | 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. | * [[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. | * [[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. | * [[Drug toxicity]]: Certain drugs, particularly those used to treat psychiatric conditions, can cause hyperkinesia as a side effect. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of hyperkinesia can vary depending on the underlying cause. They can include: | 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. | * [[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. | * [[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. | * [[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 == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for hyperkinesia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can involve medication, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery. | Treatment for hyperkinesia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can involve medication, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Hypokinesia]] | * [[Hypokinesia]] | ||
* [[Dyskinesia]] | * [[Dyskinesia]] | ||
* [[Akinesia]] | * [[Akinesia]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms]] | [[Category:Symptoms]] | ||
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| Hyperkinesia | |
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| File:Basal ganglia circuits.svg | |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Excessive, involuntary movements |
| Complications | Injury due to uncontrolled movements |
| Onset | Varies depending on underlying cause |
| Duration | Can be chronic or episodic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic disorders, brain injury, medication side effects |
| Risks | Family history, neurological disorders |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, neuroimaging |
| Differential diagnosis | Hyperactivity, dyskinesia, tremor |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Medications, physical therapy, surgery |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; depends on underlying cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare; specific prevalence depends on underlying condition |
| Deaths | N/A |
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]
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]
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]
Treatment for hyperkinesia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This can involve medication, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery.
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