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Head jerking, and head popping?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Head Jerking: Jerking or tremor, is caused by many things , to include some medications or alcohol or illicit substances, parkinson's disease, neurologic problems, or simply essential tremor with aging.

Answered 11/14/2018

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