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My brother streches his eyes wide and then sticks his tongue out. is this this some type of nerve problem or has he had a stroke he is 62 years old, single. he is a heavy drinker and smoker. i don't think he is aware of his behavior. i want to be able to

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Complex, : Complex, involuntary movements of the face and tongue generally fall under the heading of "dyskinesia", which is not a diagnosis. Dyskinesia can be a feature of a number of different conditions, including parkinson's disease, or as the result of history of treatment with prescriptoin medications that include antipsychotics (medications given for treatment of conditions like schizophrenia) and antiemetics (medications given for nausea), or even at the result of intoxication with recreational drugs (such as methamphetamine).

Answered 10/3/2016

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