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Uncontrollable repetitive movements
Uncontrollable repetitive movements is a neurologic symptom that can be caused by brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, as a side effect of certain drugs, or sometimes as a symptom of a developmental disorder.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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