Movement - Uncontrolled or Slow
Alternate Names : Arm and Leg Movements - Uncontrollable, Athetoid Movements, Choreoathetosis, Dystonia, Involuntary Slow and Twisting Movements, Leg and Arm Movements - Uncontrollable, Slow Involuntary Movements of Large Muscle Groups
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting uncontrolled-slow movement in detail may include:
- Time pattern
- When did you develop this problem?
- How long have you had it?
- Is it always the same?
- Is it always present or only occasionally?
- Is it getting worse?
- Aggravating factors
- Is it worse after exercise?
- Is it worse during times of emotional stress?
- Has there been any injury or accident recently?
- Has there been any illness recently?
- Relieving factors
- Is it better after you sleep?
- Other
- What other symptoms are also present?
The physical examination may include a detailed examination of the nervous and muscular systems.
Diagnostic tests will be determined by the results of the history and physical exam findings.
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to uncontrollable slow movements to your personal medical record.
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