What is a movement disorder clinic?
The movement disorders group specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people with diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor, myoclonus and chorea.
What are some examples of movement disorders?
About Movement Disorders
- Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism.
- Dystonia.
- Chorea and Huntington’s disease.
- Ataxia.
- Tremor and essential tremor.
- Myoclonus and startle.
- Tics and Tourette syndrome.
- Restless legs syndrome.
Can movement disorders be cured?
In many cases, movement disorders cannot be cured, and the goal of treatment is to minimize symptoms and relieve pain. Some are severe and progressive, impairing your ability to move and speak.
What causes movement disorder?
Genetic conditions, traumatic injury, nervous system disease, infections, medication side effects, and other factors may cause a movement disorder. A history of stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes may increase your risk, which increases with age.
What kind of Doctor treats movement disorders?
A neurologist may treat patients with any of more than 100 neurological conditions, including PD. A movement disorder specialist focuses primarily on PD and movement disorders, such as dystonia and tremors.
What does a movement disorder specialist do?
A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist who completes a two-year fellowship in movement disorders. Movement disorders include Parkinson disease, Parkinsonisms, Tourette’s syndrome, Huntington’s disease, and essential tremor. This list of movement disorders specialists are those who work specifically with Parkinson’s disease patients.
What medications cause movement disorders?
Dystonia. Dystonia can be acute or tardive (delayed) dystonia.
What diseases are caused by movement disorders?
Acute Bokhoror
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