Extrapyramidal Symptoms
Extrapyramidal Symptoms
What is Extrapyramidal?
Extrapyramidal system is a neural network situated in the brain that is part of the motor system involved in the coordination of movement. Extrapyramidal system are primarily found in the interrelated formation of the pons and medulla, and target neurons in the spinal cord involved in reflexes, locomotion, complex movements, and postural control.
All of these regulatory components can be reflect part of the extrapyramidal system, in that they regulate motor activity without immediately provide motor neurons.
Symptoms of Extrapyramidal
Extrapyramidal symptoms also know as EPS. Extrapyramidal symptoms are the several movement disorders such as tardive dyskinesia go by as a result of taking dopamine antagonists, usually antipsychotic drugs, which are often utilize to control psychosis.
Common signs and symptoms include
Involuntary movements
Tremors and rigidity
Body restlessness
Muscle contractions
Mask like face
Involuntary movement of the eye called oculogyric crisis.
Drooling
Shuffling gait
Increased heart rate
Delirium
Symptoms can be very distressing and frightening.
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