Paula and Bobby
Parents of Lillie
Hyperkenetic Movements
Understanding nervous system related symptoms and features.
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The nervous system is made up of a network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from both the brain and the spinal cord. Within the nervous system are the Central nervous system and the Peripheral nervous system.
The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system.
Within the peripheral nervous system are the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. The somatic system controls responses to sensory stimuli, while the autonomic nervous system controls the inner workings of organs, including digestion, breathing and the heartbeat.
Sleep is one body function, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, specifically the sympathetic nervous system.
What are hyperkinetic movements?
Hyperkinetic movements are repetitive, abnormal and involuntary movements of the body. These motions are identified as common neural disturbances in children and can potentially lead to movement disorders.
The distribution and severity of these repeated movements may shift over time.
What should I do next?
In some instances, hyperkinetic movements may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. In this case fast, targeted genetic analysis can give you a more accurate diagnosis.
Synonyms:
Muscle spasms, Hyperkinesis, Hyperkinesia
HPO:
0002487
Optional syndromes:
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Muscle spasms, Hyperkinesis, Hyperkinesia
HPO:
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0002487
Optional syndromes:
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