What causes bobble head syndrome?

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What causes bobble head syndrome?

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answered Sep 2, 2024 by Jamie (68,360 points)
The causes of bobble head syndrome is cysts in the third ventricle of the brain that also cause hydrocephalus (water on the brain).

Bobble-head doll syndrome (BHDS) is a rare neurological condition that is typically first seen in childhood.

Bobble head syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes the repetitive and involuntary movements of the head that typically appear in childhood.

The bobble head syndrome is usually associated with the dilatation of the third ventricle and one or more cystic lesions that can be treated surgically.

Symptoms of bobble doll syndrome are diverse, including both physical and neurological symptoms.

The most common form of treatment is surgical implanting of a shunt to relieve the swelling of the brain.

Spasmus nutans is a disorder affecting infants and young children.

It involves rapid, uncontrolled eye movements, head bobbing, and sometimes, holding the neck in an abnormal position.

Involuntary head twitching can also range from neck spasms to uncontrolled tremors.

Causes may include several movement disorders, such as Tourette syndrome and Parkinson's disease.

Involuntary head movements are often referred to as tremors.

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