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Acute cerebellar ataxia is sudden onset of .

Basal ganglia dysfunction is a problem with the basal ganglia, the deep brain structures that help start and control movement.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment in which a device called a neurostimulator delivers tiny electrical signals to the areas of the brain that control movement.

Drug-induced tremor is involuntary shaking due to the use of medication. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so. The shaking occurs when you move or try to hold your arms, hands, or head in a certain position. It is not associated with other symptoms. See also: Familial tremor Tremor

Essential tremor is a type of involuntary shaking movement in which no cause can be identified. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so. See also:

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. This leads to nerve inflammation that causes .

Hallervorden-Spatz disease is a movement disorder that is passed down through families (inherited).

Multiple sclerosis is an that affects the brain and spinal cord ().

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. It may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye.

Spasmodic dysphonia is difficulty speaking due to spasms (dystonia) of the muscles that control the vocal cords.

Stereotypic movement disorder is a condition in which a person makes repetitive, purposeless movements (such as hand waving, body rocking, or head banging) for at least four weeks. The movements interfere with normal activity or have the potential to cause bodily harm.

Sydenham chorea is a movement disorder that occurs with .

Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lower face. Tardive means “delayed” and dyskinesia means “abnormal movement.”

Torticollis is a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.