Signs of Tardive Dyskinesia
Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Tardive Dyskinesia may include:
List of 21
Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms
Note that Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Tardive Dyskinesia signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia:
Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by
repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder
may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and
pursing, and rapid eye blinking. Rapid movements of the arms, legs, and
trunk may also occur. Impaired movements of the fingers may appear as
though the patient is playing an invisible guitar or piano.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Tardive Dyskinesia Information Page: NINDS)
More Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
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What are the signs of Tardive Dyskinesia?
The phrase "signs of Tardive Dyskinesia" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Tardive Dyskinesia has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Tardive Dyskinesia signs or Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms.
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