Question 1

what is the babinski reflex ?

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Babinski sign: Babinski's reflex occurs when the big toe moves toward the top surface of the foot and the other toes fan out after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked.  The reflex is found in infants and disappears by the age 2 as the nervous system develops.  The presence of a babinski's reflex after age 2 is a sign of damage to the nerve paths connecting the spinal cord and the brain.

Question 2

can babinski reflex in adults be cured?

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Babinski sign: The babinski sign is an indicator of something affecting the motor system in the brain or spinal cord. Therefore, there is no cure or treatment for a babinski sign, per se, the issue is the condition that is causing the sign. A babinski sign could be permanent in the case of a stroke, or could improve if there was pressure on the brain or spinal cord that was treated.

Question 3

what does it mean if you have absolutely no response during a babinski reflex test in an adult? toes did not fan or bend up or down?

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: No response is good. You do not want a response   In adult a positive response means brain damage  outward extension  of digits

Question 4

babinski reflex in adults one foot and the other foot didn't have any reaction would that be?

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Upper motor neuron: Babinsky reflex normal response shoulpd be flexion of the toes and with  an upper motor neuron lesion you will get dorsiflexion of the bigtoe and fanning of the toes.  You should have a second opinion with a neurologist.

Question 5

help docs, is having babinski reflex an automatic sign you have a neurological condition?

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Babinski: It is normal in infants. Older ones with Babinski can have Upper motor neuron disease (cortico-spinal tract damage).

Question 6

can u have the babinski reflex in one foot?  my right foot is positive, i am having many neuro. issues on my left side. wondering if that is related

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Yes: Yes, that is definitely a sign of neurological problems. And it is contralateral (if a lesion is on left, symptoms are on right).

Question 7

76 male w/ heart attack on 4/3 in coma w/ a stroke. today had babinski reflex. 1st & 2nd docs say pull plug or phenobarbital coma. any other options?

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Difficult question: I'm sorry for the difficult situation you face. The older one is the more difficult it is to recover from serious illness including heart attacks, strokes, and being in a coma. Your doctor's may have discussed comfort care if the outcome was deemed poor. If the patient has advanced directives, think about their wishes. Request to have a palliative care specialist involved in your case also.

Question 8

i exhibit pos babinski reflex and i have tremors on the rt side involving rt hand , arm, tongue, neck. reflex was pos on lt side could these  be relate?

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Possibly: I am not sure what you mean by a "positive reflex" on the left side, however the presence of a positive babinski sign is a cause for concern. You should be having a consultation with a neurologist.

Question 9

my daughter 4 yrs old still had muscle weakness, atrophy, hyperreflex, positive babinski reflex affected only left leg..?

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Neurologist: Not sure what workup has been done, and what diagnoses have been made, but i would highly suggest getting a neurologist involved to investigate. This constellation of symptoms suggests an issue at the spinal cord level, or a nerve degeneration issue, and requires immediate evaluation.

Question 10

do i probably have msa rather than parkinson's because of poor balance and having a positive babinski's reflex sign in my left foot?

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Challenging: You describe neuropathy, perhaps ataxia, and parkinson's.  Would actually wonder if you possess olivo-ponto-cerebellar degeneration, or some parkinson's plus syndrome.  Msa can be considered if you show autonomic dysfntn with urinary incontinence, postural hypotension, (helpful is association with sleep apnea, stridor and anterocollis).  This is a job for an experienced movement disorder doc.

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What does it mean if you have absolutely no response during a babinski reflex test in an adult? toes did not fan or bend up or down?

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Babinski reflex in adults one foot and the other foot didn't have any reaction would that be?

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Help docs, is having babinski reflex an automatic sign you have a neurological condition?

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Can u have the babinski reflex in one foot? my right foot is positive, i am having many neuro. issues on my left side. wondering if that is related

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76 male w/ heart attack on 4/3 in coma w/ a stroke. today had babinski reflex. 1st & 2nd docs say pull plug or phenobarbital coma. any other options?

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I exhibit pos babinski reflex and i have tremors on the rt side involving rt hand , arm, tongue, neck. reflex was pos on lt side could these be relate?

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My daughter 4 yrs old still had muscle weakness, atrophy, hyperreflex, positive babinski reflex affected only left leg..?

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Do i probably have msa rather than parkinson's because of poor balance and having a positive babinski's reflex sign in my left foot?

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