What can cause involuntary jerking?
In adults, some of the most common causes of involuntary movements include:
- drug use.
- use of neuroleptic medications prescribed for psychiatric disorders over a long period.
- tumors.
- brain injury.
- stroke.
- degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease.
- seizure disorders.
- untreated syphilis.
How old is my cat when he jerks his head?
My male 13 year old cat has had limb and head jerking for about 4 years and it seem to be getting worse. It happens mostly when he is relaxed. Some times his whole body will jerk. The other day he almost lost his balance when his legs jerked while he was sitting at the top of the stairs.
What are the symptoms of involuntary muscle trembling in cats?
Symptoms of Involuntary Muscle Trembling in Cats Involuntary muscle trembling can take many forms. The trembling can occur rapidly with the movements happening in quick succession, or it may occur at a slower pace often described as twitching. The fasciculations may also be localized, meaning it only affects a certain part of the body.
Why does my cat jerk at the top of the stairs?
Some times his whole body will jerk. The other day he almost lost his balance when his legs jerked while he was sitting at the top of the stairs. I can find no information on this problem – 2 vets have told me they have no idea what this might be.
Is it dangerous for a cat to have muscle twitching?
It is also possible that trembling or twitching is caused by a genetic condition and is untreatable, but not dangerous. In some cases, fasciculation occurs as a symptom of another disease or disorder. Some medical conditions that cause muscle trembling can be severe and may be life-threatening.
My male 13 year old cat has had limb and head jerking for about 4 years and it seem to be getting worse. It happens mostly when he is relaxed. Some times his whole body will jerk. The other day he almost lost his balance when his legs jerked while he was sitting at the top of the stairs.
Symptoms of Involuntary Muscle Trembling in Cats Involuntary muscle trembling can take many forms. The trembling can occur rapidly with the movements happening in quick succession, or it may occur at a slower pace often described as twitching. The fasciculations may also be localized, meaning it only affects a certain part of the body.
It is also possible that trembling or twitching is caused by a genetic condition and is untreatable, but not dangerous. In some cases, fasciculation occurs as a symptom of another disease or disorder. Some medical conditions that cause muscle trembling can be severe and may be life-threatening.
Some times his whole body will jerk. The other day he almost lost his balance when his legs jerked while he was sitting at the top of the stairs. I can find no information on this problem – 2 vets have told me they have no idea what this might be.