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Clonus
Clonus is a series of rhythmic muscular contractions and relaxations. Clonus is most often seen in cases of stroke or spinal cord damage, or other neurological disease.
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How can i stop clonus ?
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Is there a way to prevent clonus?
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So my son walking (13 months) is still a toddler? I may have from time to time ankle clonus (bits 1-2)? Yes or not?
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Dr James. So my son (13 month) walking is still a toddler? I may have from time to time ankle clonus (bits 1-2)? It is normal? He is perfect!
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Do babies usually have ankle clonus while sleeping?
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Left non-sustained ankle clonus is nothing to be concerned about correct?
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My eight year old seems to have clonus reaction in ankle when sitting with her heels raised. Full neuro exam normal. What can the cause be?
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I have clonus in my right foot. How can I get rid of it?
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Doctor found non sustained left ankle clonus but said not to worry. Should I just ignore it or see a second opinion?
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A 21-year old female asked:
How does a hyperactive stretch reflex (due to spinal cord injury) result in clonus?
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A 39-year old asked:
Leg shakes when heel is raised. Is this a kinetic tremor or clonus?
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A 31-year old female asked:
My 2 1/2 month old has a single beat ankle clonus. It stops when his foot is held. He is ahead on milestones and has good head control. Is this Normal?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can foot clonus occur in healthy people or it's always a sign of some brain damage?
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29 preemie nw at 41wks. occasional bilateral provoked ankle clonus at 10 to 15 beats. high chance of cerebral palsy??!! no hx of IVH or PVL. thnx
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My MRI scans are normal but I have weakness down left side and clonus in left ankle, I have all symptoms of MS but doctor won't do spinal tap?
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My neurologist mentioned I had brisk clonus reflexes in my knee and ankles but said nothing to worry about that it is a variant of normal. This true?
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