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Jerky trunk movements: When there is jerky movements of the trunk. See detailed information below for a list of 1 causes of Jerky trunk movements, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following list of conditions have 'Jerky trunk movements' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Jerky trunk movements:
Spasms (2183 causes), Seizures (2418 causes), Movement symptoms (6001 causes), Muscle spasms (929 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Muscle symptoms (7251 causes), Musculoskeletal symptoms (6264 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes)
Symptoms related to Jerky trunk movements:
Tremor (353 causes), Seizures (2418 causes), Tics (20 causes), Muscle spasms (929 causes), Tonic clonic spasms, Epilepsy (132 causes), Chorea (119 causes)
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