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Involuntary movements

Specialty: Neurology.

  • strange tremors
  • tics
  • shaking

Why it occurs

  • Essential tremor
  • Parkinsonism
  • Korea
  • Myoclonus
  • Effect of drugs (extrapyramidal)

Initial workup

Characterize movement (rest/action); review medications; refer to neurology.

red flags

Rigidity, fever and confusion with antipsychotics → neuroleptic malignant syndrome (urgency).

Standard management

  • Review drugs — antipsychotics/antiemetics cause dystonia-parkinsonism

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousMonoparesis
Area
Neurology
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
1
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