Q. I have positive Babinski and Hoffman signs. What does that mean?
Hello doctor,
I am a 29 year old male. I was previously diagnosed with essential tremor, for which I have been taking Propanolol 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 blurry when it is too hot or if I am in the bath. Also, I have been really sensitive to heat recently, and there is slurring of speech. My right eye also droops sometimes. My legs are weak, and I have balance issues. I have a positive Babinski and Hoffman sign. I would appreciate some advice on what condition this could be.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- Your symptoms are not easily explained by one problem.
- A positive Babinski and Hoffman sign indicates that you might be having some spinal cord lesion.
- But slurring of speech and blurring of eye signify a brain lesion.
- Intermittent drooping of one eye may point towards myasthenia gravis.
- As you mentioned to be sensitive to heat, there may be a possibility of multiple sclerosis.
- The following investigations will give a conclusive diagnosis:
- MRI brain.
- MRI spine with contrast.
- Repetitive neve stimulation test.
I suggest you meet a neurologist in person for a detailed history and clinical examination.
For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist
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