Intentional myoclonia

Myoclonus is an abnormal, involuntary muscle contraction that occurs due to various reasons. These cramps may be harmless and usually go away on their own within a short time. But sometimes they accompany some neurological disorders or may even become a symptom of another disease. Let's figure out what myoclonus is

Myoclonic movement (paroxysmal) is an unusual contraction or twitching of certain muscle groups. This is an involuntary short-term muscle contraction that occurs spontaneously and with high frequency. Mostly appear during night sleep, at the beginning of the REM sleep phase. It resembles a quick and short (6-16 seconds) “spasm” to relieve tension and “discharge” the body.

Myoclonus can appear in healthy people during the transition from wakefulness to sleep, during sleep and the appearance of dreams. They are common symptoms of partial epilepsy and other hereditary syndromes. Myoclonic and hyperkinetic syndromes occur with organic damage to the central nervous system, as well as with endocrine and vascular disorders. May occur in conjunction with insomnia, muscle atrophy, prostration or paralysis.