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Athetosis

A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)
Also Known As:
Hammond Disease; Hammond's Disease; Athetoid Movement; Athetoses; Disease, Hammond; Disease, Hammond's; Diseases, Hammond; Diseases, Hammond's; Hammond Diseases; Hammond's Diseases; Hammonds Disease; Movement, Athetoid; Movements, Athetoid; Athetoid Movements
Networked: 91 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Chorea (Rheumatic Chorea)
2. Self Mutilation
3. Psychomotor Agitation (Akathisia)
4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive)
5. Dystonia (Limb Dystonia)

Experts

1. Boccone, Loredana: 2 articles (04/2013 - 11/2010)
2. Dessì, Valentina: 2 articles (04/2013 - 11/2010)
3. Loudianos, Georgios: 2 articles (04/2013 - 11/2010)
4. Meloni, Antonella: 2 articles (04/2013 - 11/2010)
5. Dolžan, Vita: 1 article (01/2021)
6. Redenšek, Sara: 1 article (01/2021)
7. Tsermpini, Evangelia Eirini: 1 article (01/2021)
8. Piechowski, Kara: 1 article (01/2020)
9. Sizemore, Jenna: 1 article (01/2020)
10. Wietholter, Jon P: 1 article (01/2020)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Athetosis:
1. Hypnotics and Sedatives (Sedatives)IBA
2. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)FDA LinkGeneric
3. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5 Hydroxytryptophan)IBA
4. Zolpidem (Ambien)FDA LinkGeneric
5. thiopropazateIBA
6. phenothiazineIBA
7. Levodopa (L Dopa)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Carbidopa (Lodosyn)FDA LinkGeneric
9. entacapone (Comtan)FDA Link
10. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Contraindications
2. Dental Occlusion
3. Therapeutics
4. Pallidotomy
5. Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)