There are many types of myoclonus, yet it is important to note that correctly diagnosing these types is difficult due to their various biological orgins, behavioral effects, and their overall reaction to therapies[1]
Listed below are some of the most common forms of myoclonus, for far more indepth detail of those listed refer to the
Myoclonus wikipedia page:
a disease assoicated with myoclonus, epileptic seizures, and other problems with walking or speaking, these symptoms often worsen over the life time and can be fatal [1]
one of the most troubling forms of myoclonus, often assoicated with intellectual deficts as well as having a reputation for lack of responses towards medicational therapy [3]
also known as Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged-Red Fibers, this rare inherited disorder effects the muscles cells of the affected indivduals [4]
Recticular reflex myoclonus
a generalized form of epilepsy orginating from the brain stem, jerks assoicated can effect all muscles on the body or be selective toward certain areas [1]
Action myoclonus
the most disabiling form of myoclonuus usually caused by brain damage resulting from oxygen and blood deprivation when breathing or heartbeat is temporarily halted [1]
Cortical reflex myoclonus
orginates from the cerebral cortex, the jerks may involved few or many muscles [1]
Essential myoclonus
this form can result without epilepsy or brain abnormalities, often no known cause to be assoicated with these symptoms [1]
Partial myoclonus
effecting mainly the face, throat, and diaphram is form creates rapic contractions that persist even in sleep [1]
Stimulus-senstive myoclonus
symptoms of myoclonus are often triggered by external events often assoicated with surprise [1]
Sleep myoclonus
jerks often occur in the inital phrases of sleep, although many do not seek treatment for these symptoms this form of myoclonus can be a symptom of an assoicated sleep disorder yet to be diagnosed [1]
References
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abcdefghi Myoclonus Fact Sheet". National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
There are many types of myoclonus, yet it is important to note that correctly diagnosing these types is difficult due to their various biological orgins, behavioral effects, and their overall reaction to therapies[1]
Listed below are some of the most common forms of myoclonus, for far more indepth detail of those listed refer to the
Myoclonus wikipedia page:
a disease assoicated with myoclonus, epileptic seizures, and other problems with walking or speaking, these symptoms often worsen over the life time and can be fatal [1]
one of the most troubling forms of myoclonus, often assoicated with intellectual deficts as well as having a reputation for lack of responses towards medicational therapy [3]
also known as Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged-Red Fibers, this rare inherited disorder effects the muscles cells of the affected indivduals [4]
Recticular reflex myoclonus
a generalized form of epilepsy orginating from the brain stem, jerks assoicated can effect all muscles on the body or be selective toward certain areas [1]
Action myoclonus
the most disabiling form of myoclonuus usually caused by brain damage resulting from oxygen and blood deprivation when breathing or heartbeat is temporarily halted [1]
Cortical reflex myoclonus
orginates from the cerebral cortex, the jerks may involved few or many muscles [1]
Essential myoclonus
this form can result without epilepsy or brain abnormalities, often no known cause to be assoicated with these symptoms [1]
Partial myoclonus
effecting mainly the face, throat, and diaphram is form creates rapic contractions that persist even in sleep [1]
Stimulus-senstive myoclonus
symptoms of myoclonus are often triggered by external events often assoicated with surprise [1]
Sleep myoclonus
jerks often occur in the inital phrases of sleep, although many do not seek treatment for these symptoms this form of myoclonus can be a symptom of an assoicated sleep disorder yet to be diagnosed [1]
References
^
abcdefghi Myoclonus Fact Sheet". National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.