Clonus: An involuntary muscular contraction and relaxation in rapid succession. See free access online books about Clonus below. See detailed information below for a list of 24 causes of Clonus, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Clonus: A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession seen with, among other conditions, spasticity and some seizure disorders.contraction. [G. klonos, a tumult]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
The list of organs typically affected by Clonus may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Clonus mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 24 causes of Clonus
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Clonus. Of the 24 causes of Clonus that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Clonus based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Clonus, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Clonus:
Muscle spasm (22 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Movement symptoms (2556 causes), Muscle spasms (1689 causes), Spasms (1848 causes)
Symptoms related to Clonus:
Spasms (1848 causes), Myoclonus (49 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Tics (6 causes), Upper motor neuron lesion, Neurological disorder, Muscular contractions, Stroke (49 causes), Multiple sclerosis, Spinal cord damage
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