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Suggest Treatment For Hyperreflexia And Clonus In Ankles
Question: I recently was diagnosed with hyper reflexes and clonus in both my ankles. I have noticed for years that when i sit down and lift my foot so it sits on the ball my leg shakes up and down automatically. Is that clonus?
Brief Answer:
That could be clonus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and that could be clonus.
Clonus and hyper-reflexia are signs of upper motor neuron disease, which is characterized by weakness of legs/arms, increased tone or stiffness of limbs and difficulty in using legs/arms. If you have none of these symptoms, then, there is no need to worry.
Reflexes may be normally exaggerated in some people, especially when anxious.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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That could be clonus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and that could be clonus.
Clonus and hyper-reflexia are signs of upper motor neuron disease, which is characterized by weakness of legs/arms, increased tone or stiffness of limbs and difficulty in using legs/arms. If you have none of these symptoms, then, there is no need to worry.
Reflexes may be normally exaggerated in some people, especially when anxious.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://XXXXdoctor.blogspot.com/
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Dr. Prasad
I'm concerned about als my hyperreflexes are on both sides as wellnas the clonus. I show no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
ALS is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
ALS is unlikely as you have no symptoms such as muscle weakness, thinning of muscles or muscle twitchings.
Moreover, in order to diagnose ALS, we need to have both upper and lower motor neuron signs, you only have upper motor neuron signs.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
ALS is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
ALS is unlikely as you have no symptoms such as muscle weakness, thinning of muscles or muscle twitchings.
Moreover, in order to diagnose ALS, we need to have both upper and lower motor neuron signs, you only have upper motor neuron signs.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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