Learn About Palatal Myoclonus
Palatal myoclonus is a fast spasm (contraction) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth.
Palatal tremor
Palatal myoclonus is most often due to damage to brain nerve pathways. Stroke is the most common cause. The problem most often develops about a year after the stroke occurs. Other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, trauma, or tumor may also lead to this problem.
Symptoms include:
- Clicking in the ear
- Popping in the ear
- Fluttering sounds in the ear with normal hearing
Advanced ENT & Allergy
Mark Friedel is an Otolaryngologist in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. Dr. Friedel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Endoscopy.
Proliance Surgeons
Anh Q. Truong, MD, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck surgeon (ear, nose and throat specialist). He loves his job and he believes that the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. He enjoys teaching and working with patients as a team. By carefully listening to and educating patients, he hopes to assist them in making the best decision regarding their care.Dr. Truong provides a wide variety of specialized medical and surgical services in both adult and pediatric ENT. He finds the continual advancement in the field of ENT astonishing and enjoys employing new technology in patient care when appropriate. He practices comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT with a focus on nasal & sinus surgery, endocrine surgery, and voice and throat disorder.He grew up in the Puget Sound region and returned in 2014 to join Bellevue ENT to be close to family and friends. On his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, working on projects in the house and spending time with his wife and daughters. Dr. Truong is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1.
Laura Canafoglia practices in Milan, Italy. Ms. Canafoglia is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. Her top areas of expertise are Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Gastrostomy.
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Published Date: October 28, 2024
Published By: Ashutosh Kacker, MD, FACS, Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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