MOVEMENT DISORDERS IN METABOLIC DISORDERS

Abstract

Systemic metabolic disorders are frequently accompanied by movement disorders. Tremor, asterixis, parkinsonism, dystonia e.t.c. may be an important component of the clinical spectrum of these disorders, which sometimes is subtle and transient and other times predominant and debilitating, needing emergency treatment. Frequently a neurological consultation may contribute significantly to the evaluation and treatment of patients with metabolic disorders and motor symptoms. The scope of this article is to highlight the importance of movement disorders in the clinical course of metabolic disorders, such as hepatic and renal insufficiency, electrolyte imbalance and metal metabolism defects, providing the neurologist with a quick update to this significant everyday problem.