UMN Lesion Signs: Babinski Sign and Hyperreflexia #babinski sign #hyperreflexia #drsorabhgupta

Serotonin Syndrome: Symptoms, Hyperthermia & Neuroleptics #shorts

This is a reflex test. With ALS, hyperreflexia (overactive reflexes), is a sign of upper motor neuron damage. The brain loses its ability to regulate reflex signs, so even a light tap can cause a big reaction. It’s one of those things that doctors look for when diagnosing and tracking the progression of ALS and in other cases PLS! #ALS #alsawareness #neurology #medicaltok #chronicillness

CAUSES OF HYPERREFLEXIA: MNEMONIC

Upper vs Lower Motor Neuron Lesions: Key Differences & Clinical Features