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Unusual Mouth Movements And Essential Tremors. How To Overcome This?
Question: A relative has very recently developed an unusual mouth movement (when quiet, not when talking) . It looks like he is chewing with his mouth closed, and every few seconds he sticks out his tongue slightly. He also has developed (over the last 2 years or so) what fits your description of "essential tremors" . I don't know if the 2 symptoms are related or not, but the mouth movements are new - and so strange. Thank you.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,
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Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that you relative may be having facial tics . Other possibility could be myokimia .
Essential tremors less likely . Parkinsons disease needs consideration . I think you should get a consultation for him by a neurologist because physical examination and classification of tremor is important in your case . After determination of cause treatment will be decided .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that you relative may be having facial tics . Other possibility could be myokimia .
Essential tremors less likely . Parkinsons disease needs consideration . I think you should get a consultation for him by a neurologist because physical examination and classification of tremor is important in your case . After determination of cause treatment will be decided .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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