The deep tendon reflexes were normal in the upper extremities. The abdominal reflexes were absent. The deep tendon reflexes of the lower extremities were extremely hyperactive, and bilateral flexor ...

Reflexes are automatic and involuntary actions the body produces in response to certain stimuli. While some reflexes can involve muscles and movement, others involve internal processes within the body ...

The clinical presentation of hyperaldosteronism varies by case and ranges from asymptomatic to mild to severe symptoms including hypertension, hypokalemia, nausea, fatigue, headache, edema, ...

The diagnosis is made using the patient's history and clinical evaluation. A gait abnormality characterized by poor coordination should alert the examiner to the possibility of cervical cord ...

Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your doctor tests your deep tendon reflexes with a reflex hammer to measure your response. This test is ...