Decerebrate rigidity: is a condition of increased muscle tone and stretch reflexes, particularly in extensor muscles. See free access online books about Decerebrate rigidity below. See detailed information below for a list of 20 causes of Decerebrate rigidity, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Decerebrate rigidity: a postural change that occurs in some comatose patients, consisting of episodes of opisthotonos, rigid extension of the limbs, internal rotation of the upper extremities, and marked plantar flexion of the feet; produced by a variety of metabolic and structural brain disorders. SYN: decerebrate state.
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Medical Conditions associated with Decerebrate rigidity:
Rigidity (75 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Movement symptoms (2556 causes), Muscle spasms (1689 causes), Spasms (1848 causes), Muscle symptoms (4254 causes)
Symptoms related to Decerebrate rigidity:
Abnormal extensor reflexes, Upper brain stem damage, Metabolic encephalopathy, Head injury (2 causes), Brain stem compression (1 cause), Increased intracranial pressure (34 causes)
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