Myoclonus is a sudden, random muscle jerk. It can happen alone or stem from a medical condition. Possible causes include medication side effects, damage to the nervous system, and disorders that ...
This phenomenon is called myoclonus (myo = muscle, clonus = contraction) and it is basically a short, sudden and involuntary movement of a muscle or group of muscles. Hiccups are a common form of ...
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What Is Clonus?

Clonus is an abnormal reflex response that produces involuntary, repetitive, and rhythmic muscle contractions when a muscle is stretched. This abnormal reflex is typically a sign of an upper motor ...
Clonus is a neurological condition that creates involuntary muscle contractions. This results in uncontrollable, rhythmic, shaking movements. It’s usually brought on by excessive muscle stretching.
Diagnosis of serotonin syndrome is based on clinical presentation and history of serotonergic-agent use. No laboratory or radiological test is available to confirm the diagnosis. Sternbach (1991) ...
Clonus, or the clonus reflex, is a neurological condition that results from damage to the nerve cells that control muscles. It can cause involuntary contractions, spasms, pulsing, tightness, and pain ...