Athetosis (athetosis)

Athetosis is painful involuntary movements, especially of the hands, face and tongue. Athetosis is one of the forms of manifestation of cortical paralysis. A child with athetosis can hardly speak or use his hands, but the psyche often does not change. These movements can also occur as a result of taking various medications used to treat parkinsonism, as well as when stopping phenothiazines (see also Dyskinesia). Athetotic is an adjective relating to athetosis.

Athetosis is one of the forms of manifestations of cortical paralysis, the essence of which is a progressive contraction of muscles and in all cases ends with the development of severe hypotension and atrophy. In its specificity, athetosis differs from many other movement disorders associated with damage to both cranial nerves and cerebral cortical areas. The nature of the manifestations that are observed with athetosis is also specific. The following symptoms of athetosis are characteristic: aggravated during sleep, spreading to most muscle groups of the skull, face, and limbs with particular intensity in the dista

Athetosis is a type of movement that occurs due to instability of nerve impulses or uneven distribution of nerve impulses along nerve fibers. These involuntary muscle contractions can occur in various parts of the body. Athetosis is characterized by spasms, twitching, or slight vibrations of the limbs, most often starting with the hand. This condition usually accompanies nerve conduction disorders and may be caused by Parkinson's disease or other diseases.

The main signs of athetosis are involuntary, uncontrolled movements in the hands, face and tongue. Usually it does not occur immediately after the onset of the problem, so it does not involve correction and only treatment of specific manifestations. Patients with this problem have difficulty communicating, moving, and performing daily activities that require greater mobility.