Successful treatment of belly dancer’s dyskinesia with levetiracetam

Mohammed Alshurem

Abstract

Belly Dancer’s Dyskinesia is an extremely rare hyperkinetic movement disorder. It is a form of axial myoclonus which affects the diaphragm and abdominal muscle, causing pain and discomfort. It is characterized by brief, repetitive contractions of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, which can be suppressed with deep respiration. Diagnosis is mainly made by clinical examination, but can be challenging, and treatment can be difficult. Here we report a case of Belly Dancer’s Dyskinesia which was successfully treated with Levetiracetam.
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