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Medical Conditions - Hyperreflexia

Hyperreflexia refers to spontaneous and extreme responsiveness of the body. It usually occurs due to spinal cord injury. The condition implies damage to motor neurons which may cause immobility.

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What does it mean by to have abnormal reflexes at patella and Achilles in a 37-year-old male?

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I have hyperreflexia. Can this be neurological?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain, spine, EMG (electromyography) and genetic workup being normal, it seems unlikely to be neurological.

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