INFORMATION ON OPSOCLONUS MYOCLONUS

Opsoclonus myoclonus is a rare neurological disorder characterized by an unsteady, trembling gait, intention tremor (rhythmic, involuntary motions of the limbs during voluntary movements), myoclonus (brief, shock-like muscle spasms), and opsoclonus (irregular, rapid, horizontal and vertical eye movements).

CAUSES OF OPSOCLONUS MYOCLONUS

Some of the possible causes of Opsoclonus Myoclonus are -
• Tumors - Tumor actually refers to any type of lump or swelling in the body.
• Viral infections - Viruses are a very common type of infectious disease. Many of the most common human diseases are viral.

SYMPTOMS OF OPSOCLONUS MYOCLONUS

Some of the symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus are:
• Unsteady gait
• Intention tremor
• Myoclonus
• Opsoclonus
• Difficulty speaking

TREATMENT OF OPSOCLONUS MYOCLONUS

Treatments for Opsoclonus Myoclonus are:
• Corticosteroids
• ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
• Treatment of the underlying tumor - In cases where there is a tumor present, treatment such as chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation may be required