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What is the definition of Alien Hand Syndrome?
Alien hand syndrome is condition that may occur after a stroke, brain tumor, brain aneurysm, or neurosurgery in which an individual has no control over a hand which instead acts on its own.
What are the symptoms of Alien Hand Syndrome?
Symptoms of alien hand syndrome may include a feeling that the hand does not belong to its owner (alien hand sign); involuntary movements, such as one hand performing actions contrary to the other hand; a hand that performs activities not directed by the owner (anarchic hand) or levitating hand; and a feeling of having an extra limb (supernumerary hand). Individuals with alien hand syndrome may be groped by their own hand against their will, or they may slap the alien hand with their normal hand. The alien hand may grab things and not let go or even attempt to suffocate the patient.
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What are the current treatments for Alien Hand Syndrome?
There is currently no treatment for alien hand syndrome, which may go away on its own in minutes, hours, or days or last for years.
Who are the top Alien Hand Syndrome Local Doctors?
Dr. Byron C. Mischen
Radiology
Dr. Byron C. Mischen
Radiology

Morton Plant Health Services Inc

400 Pinellas St, Suite 101, 
Clearwater, FL 
 (20.8 mi)
727-462-7514
Languages Spoken:
English
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Byron Mischen is a Radiologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Mischen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alien Hand Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Lung Nodules.

Dr. Maria K. Solorzano-Klapprott
Family Medicine
Dr. Maria K. Solorzano-Klapprott
Family Medicine

Watson Clinic Llp

2250 Osprey Blvd, Suite 100, 
Bartow, FL 
 (57.9 mi)
863-533-7151
Languages Spoken:
English
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Maria Solorzano-Klapprott is a Family Medicine provider in Bartow, Florida. Dr. Solorzano-Klapprott and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alien Hand Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Solorzano-Klapprott is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Paul D. Ratcliff
Radiology
Dr. Paul D. Ratcliff
Radiology

Millennium Physician Group LLC

2450 Tamiami Trl, Suite A, 
Port Charlotte, FL 
 (93.8 mi)
941-624-2704
Languages Spoken:
English

Paul Ratcliff is a Radiologist in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Ratcliff and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alien Hand Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Vertigo.

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