Question 1

what can cause numerous subcortical brain lesions on mri? ive also had weakness on my right side in leg and arm which comes and goes. hyper reflexes and clonus during knee reflex. positive babinski sign right side. expressive aphasia. fatigue

Accepted Answer

Brain stroke.: One possibility is a brain stroke, the patient may present with risk factors like diabetes, hypertension or an arrhythmia.

Question 2

left non-sustained ankle clonus is nothing to be concerned about correct?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: If i find this in any patient over 2 years of age I am concerned. A more thorough evaluation would be needed for such a patient to rule out other issues.

Question 3

unilateral hoffman's sign and on the same side have non sustained ankle clonus. what's the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Unsustained ankle clonus and one-sided Hoffman's side may be normal for you.  Especially if the rest of your neuro exam is normal.  Many healthy people have several beats of clonus in one or both ankles. Concerning would be jumpy reflexes in arms and legs on the side with the ankle clonus.  If that were the case, then all these together would be very concerning.  Best to see a doctor for exam.

Question 4

when is ankle clonus normal?

Accepted Answer

It is not: Ankle clonus is a reflex seen in states such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord damage, hepatic encephalopathy and serotonin syndrome.  If it is present, a neurologic referral is in order.

Question 5

what are some sign that i may have ankle clonus?

Accepted Answer

Spasms & relaxation: Ankle clonus is a series of abnormal reflex movements of the foot, induced by bending the foot upward at the ankle, causing alternate contraction and relaxation of the calf muscle. This can be present in stroke patients,  spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. If this is indeed present, talk to your doctor about getting a neurology referral.

Question 6

is it normal for babies to have ankle clonus during sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Babies have ankle clonus as a normal finding both asleep or awake until they are about a year of age. It is a reflection of the immaturity of their nervous system and not a sign of damage as it would be for an older kid or adult.

Question 7

my 24 months son have ankle clonus in both sides since newborn. mostly clonus occured less than 5 beats,he has a good milestone.is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Clonus: Presence of clonus at age 24 months is not normal and there is concern about developmental delay, CP, intelligence  issues. But since you are stating that development is normal then please get your child examined again. Does he really have clonus? It seems that he is probably fine.

Question 8

22 months boy have ankle clonus since he 3 weeks old.he have a normal milestone&posture.could a normal child have a clonus for the rest in his life?

Accepted Answer

Nl devel reassuring: It is very reassuring that your child's development has been very normal in spite of ankle clonus.  It is not uncommon to see several beats of anke clonus in healthy children and for children to tiptoe with walking for the first few years,  but continuous clonus is unusual  and subtle signs of muscle tightness may show up in the future.  Hopefully not.

Question 9

gp found a few beats clonus in right ankle which wasn't present before. referred to neuro. is seeing a neuro necessary? don't feel like it is anything

Accepted Answer

More to story?: This can be seen in neurological disease and in some drug use. Is there more to the story the doctors should know so inappropriate tests are not wasted?

Question 10

is it normal if 28mos boy hv sustained ankle clonus in both sides without other symptoms ,have a good milestone&developments?2 neuropaed said he is ok

Accepted Answer

Not an issue?!: as a sole sign with no other symptoms and no progression unlikely to be due to serious problem

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What can cause numerous subcortical brain lesions on mri? ive also had weakness on my right side in leg and arm which comes and goes. hyper reflexes and clonus during knee reflex. positive babinski sign right side. expressive aphasia. fatigue

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Left non-sustained ankle clonus is nothing to be concerned about correct?

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Unilateral hoffman's sign and on the same side have non sustained ankle clonus. what's the cause of this?

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When is ankle clonus normal?

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What are some sign that i may have ankle clonus?

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Is it normal for babies to have ankle clonus during sleep?

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My 24 months son have ankle clonus in both sides since newborn. mostly clonus occured less than 5 beats,he has a good milestone.is it normal?

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22 months boy have ankle clonus since he 3 weeks old.he have a normal milestone&posture.could a normal child have a clonus for the rest in his life?

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Gp found a few beats clonus in right ankle which wasn't present before. referred to neuro. is seeing a neuro necessary? don't feel like it is anything

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Is it normal if 28mos boy hv sustained ankle clonus in both sides without other symptoms ,have a good milestone&developments?2 neuropaed said he is ok

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