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What causes fingers to jerk and tap?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be focal: Seizure , myoclonus , coarse tremor . Would recommend visit to neurologist . Good luck.

Answered 9/12/2013

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