Hyperkinesia

Hyperkinesia, in medicine, refers to an abnormal increase in muscular activity.

The opposite of Hyperkinesia is known as "Hypokinesia".

Hyperkinesia is separated into 2 types: Rhythmic and Nonrhythmic. Rhythmic disorders consist of mainly tremours. Nonrhythmic disorders are mostly involuntary muscle contractions. One example of a nonrhythmic hyperkinesia disorder is tics.

Etiology

The word Hyperkinesia comes from the Greek hyper, meaning increased, and kinein, meaning to move.

Causes

Drug Side Effect:

• Amobarbital sodium
• Pergolide
• Secobarbital sodium

Sources

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