Disorders of the brain can often result in situations such as involuntary movements, delirium, and convulsions. Alien hand syndrome is one such rare condition resulting in goal-directed involuntary movement of one or more limbs. Read the article for more insights. Several medical conditions, such as epilepsy, convulsions, ataxia, dystonia, and Parkinson’s disease, can result in involuntary movements of the body. One such daunting condition is the alien hand syndrome (AHS), where one’s limb acts independently, resulting in involuntary but goal-directed movement of the limb.
Here, we discuss an interesting case of a woman affected by AHS. Case description A 77-year-old woman experienced an aggressive involuntary movement of her hand while watching television. Her hand flung across her visual field, stroking her face and hair. Her hand made purposeful movements for up to 30 minutes.…
