May 30, 2024 · Chorea causes brief, irregular, somewhat rapid, involuntary movements that happen over and over. The movements typically involve the face, mouth, trunk, arm and leg.

Nov 27, 2025 · You need to get medical attention for persistent, recurrent, or worsening patterns of involuntary movements. This article details common types and causes of involuntary …

Involuntary movements compose a group of uncontrolled movements that may manifest as a tremor, tic, myoclonic jerk, chorea, athetosis, dystonia or hemiballism. The underlying causes …

Oct 4, 2025 · Involuntary muscle movements, ranging from mild twitches to severe jerks, can stem from conditions like nerve damage, medication side effects, or brain injuries. Understanding …

Mar 23, 2023 · Chorea, athetosis and ballism: Chorea is a movement disorder that causes involuntary, unpredictable muscle movements. The disorder can make you look like you’re …

4 days ago · Involuntary movements can either be temporary or chronic. Learn the major types and their symptoms, causes and how these are managed. Involuntary movements are a …

Apr 24, 2024 · Involuntary movements refer to the jerking, shaking, or uncoordinated motions that may accompany some forms of neurological illness, such as Huntington's disease. …

Movement disorders are conventionally divided into two major categories- hyperkinetic and hypokinetic. Hyperkinetic movement disorders refer to dyskinesia, or excessive, often …

Tremor: Involuntary shaking of a body part that is generally rhythmic. Tremor may occur in the following circumstances: Myoclonus: An involuntary sudden, shock-like muscle contraction. …

3 days ago · Sustained involuntary movements, which occur in a single location like the fingers, toes, feet or hands, are known as athetosis.