The Babinski sign is characterized by the upward and backward bending of the big toe towards the foot top with the other toes spreading out. Babinski or plantar reflex is usually carried out in infants in the age group between six months and two years. However, this sign may be seen in some even after two years. In that case, it indicates some neurological problems like upper motor neuron lesion, strokes, cerebral palsy, brain and spinal cord tumors, spinal injury, meningitis, etc.
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What does positive Hoffman's sign mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I was previously diagnosed with essential tremor, for which I have been taking Propranolol 160 mg for six years. My current symptoms are constant tingling, soreness, and restlessness of the legs. I get spasms in the legs as well as arms. My right eye goes blurr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are not easily explained by one problem. 1. A positive Babinski and Hoffman sign indicates that you might be having some spinal cord lesion. 2. But slurring of speech and blurring of eye signify a brain lesion. 3. Intermittent drooping of one eye may poi... Read Full »
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