Usually intentional movement of the involved muscle causes the fasciculations to cease immediately, but they may return once the muscle is at rest again.
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Also, fasciculation does not necessarily denote pathology, as does fibrillation, although it can be seen in lower motor neuron lesions as well.
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Fasciculations have a variety of causes, the majority of which are benign, but can also be due to disease of the motor neurons.
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Benign fasciculation syndrome is another condition that mimics many of the symptoms of ALS but is accompanied by normal EMG readings and no major disablement.
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The procedure of diagnosis for Cramp Fasciculation Syndrome ( CFS ) is closely aligned with the diagnosis procedure for benign fasciculation syndrome ( BFS ).
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The procedure of diagnosis for Cramp Fasciculation Syndrome ( CFS ) is closely aligned with the diagnosis procedure for benign fasciculation syndrome ( BFS ).
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If a neurological examination is otherwise normal and EMG testing does not indicate any additional pathology, a diagnosis of benign fasciculation syndrome is usually made.
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The site of the fasciculations, for example, those in the calves versus abdomen, has not been shown to be discriminatory for a benign disorder.
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During phase I ( " depolarizing phase " ), they cause muscular fasciculations ( muscle twitches ) while they are depolarizing the muscle fibers.
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During inspection, the examiner observes the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, looking for signs of lower motor neuron disease, such as muscle atrophy and fasciculation.
