MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyperkinesia refers to an increase in muscular activity that can result in excessive abnormal movements, excessive normal movements, or a combination of both.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyperkinesia means excessive movement and generally refers to a wide variety of abnormal involuntary movements or dyskinesias.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyperkinesia can be caused by a large number of various diseases, including metabolic disorders, endocrine disruption, hereditary disorders, vascular disorders or traumatic disorders. Other causes include intoxication of the nervous system, autoimmune diseases and infections.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disorders of movement are generally classified into two categories: those with too little movement (hypokinesias) and those with excess movement (hyperkinesias). Hypokinetic movement disorders include Parkinson’s disease (see Parkinson’s Disease chapter) and atypical parkinsonian syndromes.