Movement - uncontrolled or slow

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Muscular atrophy

Dystonia; Involuntary slow and twisting movements; Choreoathetosis; Leg and arm movements - uncontrollable; Arm and leg movements - uncontrollable; Slow involuntary movements of large muscle groups; Athetoid movements

Get adequate sleep and avoid excessive stress. In severe cases, take safety measures to avoid injury. Follow prescribed therapy for treatment of the underlying cause.

• There is unexplained dystonia.
• The problem is getting worse.
• Uncontrolled movements are accompanied by other symptoms.

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The doctor will perform a physical exam. The physical examination may include a detailed examination of the nervous and muscular systems.

The doctor will ask questions about your medical history and symptoms, including:

• When did you develop this problem?
• How long have you had it?
• Is it always the same?
• Is it always present or only occasionally?
• Is it getting worse?
• Is it worse after exercise?
• Is it worse during times of emotional stress?
• Has you been injured or in an accident recently?
• Has you been sick recently?
• Is it better after you sleep?
• Does anyone else in your family have a similar problem?
• What other symptoms do you have?
• What medications are you taking?

Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:

• CT scan or MRI of the head or affected area
• EEG
• Lumbar puncture
• Urinalysis
• Blood studies (such as CBC or blood differential)
• Genetic studies known gene abnormalities
• EMG and nerve conduction velocity studies (occasionally done)

Review Date: 03/26/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).