slide 1: How Many Different Types Of Movement Disorders Are There
If you’re on this page you’re certainly inquisitive to learn about the different types
of movement disorders whether the victim is you or your loved one or may it be
simply out of eagerness to know more about it. Whatever it is we’ll let you know
that you can’t simply count the different types of movement disorders on your
fingers There are multiple different movement disorder types each varying in
symptoms intensity and frequency. But we can always help you know about the
most common types of movement disorders seen affecting people across the world.
Tremors
Tremors are involuntary rhythmic oscillatory movements of generally the limbs but
the other parts of the body may also be affected.
slide 2: Dystonia
Dystonia is the abnormal sustained contraction of muscles which causes the
concerned body part to be twisted in various directions.
P a rki n s o n’ s Disease
This is a slowly-growing neurodegenerative disorder that causes tremors slow
movements stiffness of the limbs or imbalance.
Hunti n g t o n’ s Disease
Huntington’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes
uncontrolled movements hindered cognitive abilities and mental conditions.
To ure tte’ s Syndrome
Tourette’s Syndrome is related to repetitive stereotypic movements and vocal tics.
Ataxia
Ataxia is identified with the symptoms of clumsiness imbalance wobbly speech
and unstable limb movements which are all caused due to the malfunctioning of the
part of the brain that controls the co-ordinated movement of the body.
Chorea
Chorea is depicted by brief unpredictable and rapid dancing-type involuntary
movements affecting the face mouth trunk or limbs.
Myoclonus
Myoclonus is the condition that causes rapid jerks of a single muscle or group of
muscles.
Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple System Atrophy is a neurodegenerative condition that causes severe
postural blood pressure fluctuation urinary disturbances and sexual botherances
along with the common symptoms of slow movement imbalance and clumsiness of
the hands.
Progressive Supranuclear Paralysis
PSP is an uncommon movement disorder that causes issues with walking balance
and eye movements.
slide 3: Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome as the name itself suggests is the movement disorder
connected to the legs. It causes upsetting and abnormal feelings in the legs but only
when in relaxed position. In fact the symptoms are relieved with movement
Tardive Syndrome
Tardive Syndrome includes twisting movement of the head trunk or limbs or may
cause brief and rapid dancing-type involuntary movements. But this neurological
condition is brought about only by long-term usage of certain drugs used to treat
mental conditions.
As you can see all the movement disorders mentioned above has almost similar
kinds of symptoms like slow movement imbalance and wobbly speech. However
each movement disorder is actually very different from the other which can be only
identified with professional assistance. If you or anyone you know is suffering from
one or more of the symptoms mentioned above you need to know what kind of
problem you are suffering from. And for this you can always rely on a professional
like Dr. Shivam Mittal he who is an internationally-recognized neurologist and
expert in offering the best diagnosis and movement disorders treatment in UAE
with his patient-centered care ideology.
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