If a specific muscle or group of muscles twitch, this may be called a fasciculation. It appears like quivering and may even look like a "bag of worms." These movements may occur across a joint and ...

This review considers the origin and significance of fasciculations in neurological practice, with an emphasis on fasciculations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and in benign fasciculation ...

mail.telepac.pt Cramp-fasciculation syndrome (cramp-FS) is an ill-defined condition with uncertain clinical limits. The authors studied a 55-year-old man with progressively more severe, widespread ...

A hypnic jerk is a sudden involuntary twitch or muscle contraction that occurs as you fall asleep. Also known as sleep starts, these hypnic jerks may jolt the entire body or affect only one part, like ...

The central nervous system (CNS) has very limited capacity to regenerate after traumatic injury or disease. In contrast, the peripheral nervous system (PNS) has far greater capacity for regeneration.

There are a wide variety of neurological diseases affecting the brain and nervous system. Understanding the specifics can help you navigate diagnostic tests and choose the best course of treatment.