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Jerky movements are a clinical finding in which the body has sudden quick unintentional movements. This may occur due to muscle or nerve disorders, or due to medications, drugs, or toxins.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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