Possible Causes for dropping things Carpal Tunnel Syndrome things held in the hand In long term sufferers, the muscles at the thumb base may shrink causing difficulty with the pinch mechanism. [news-medical.net] Other symptoms can be the tendency to drop things, difficulty manipulating small objects, and a burning sensation. [aanem.org] Typical symptoms affecting the hand and fingers in carpal tunnel syndrome include: Pain Numbness Tingling A combination of the above three Weakness of grip and tendency to drop [news-medical.net] Cervical Radiculitis For a cervical radiculopathy, you may have weakness in your arm/hand and notice that you drop things or have difficulty lifting things. [sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org] Polymyalgia Rheumatica A 50-year-old Japanese man was referred to our department with pain in his limb joints persisting for 3 months. Although his joints showed no redness, swelling or tenderness, he had a limited range of motion of his hip and shoulder joints, suggesting a diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). However, his[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis We present three patients with a clinical course and cerebrospinal fluid findings consistent with a diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). Extensive and repeated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations showed only diffuse abnormality in brain and spinal cord, but no focal lesions. We propose[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Syringomyelia ” – SM and papilledema with intracranial hypertension “I drop things all of the time and my arms are weak.” – SM and cervical syrinx “My heart rate skyrockets whenever I [themighty.com] Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy OBJECTIVES: Idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) arises from paroxysmal dysfunctions of the thalamo-cortical network. One of the hallmarks of IGE is the absence of visible abnormalities on routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, recent quantitative MRI studies showed cortical-subcortical structural[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of central nervous system and it is associated with an impaired motor function status. The efficacy of rehabilitation in promoting functional recovery and increasing quality of life in MS patients has been demonstrated. A 47-year-old woman was diagnosed[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Narcolepsy Muscle weakness also may make your knees weak or cause you to drop things you're holding. Some people lose all muscle control and fall. [nhlbi.nih.gov] HALLUCINATIONS You see or hear things that aren't there, either as you fall asleep or when you wake up. During hallucinations, you may feel afraid or under attack. [nlm.nih.gov] During the attack, your head falls forward, your jaw drops, and your knees may buckle. In severe cases, you may fall and stay paralyzed for as long as several minutes. [nlm.nih.gov] Chorea Gravidarum Treatment of a case of severe chorea gravidarum with haloperidol is presented. A possible neuropharmacologic explanation of the beneficial effects of the neuroleptics, particularly haloperidol, is offered based on the dopamine antagonism of these drugs. Heightened dopaminergic activity in the striatum is postulated[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lateral Epicondylitis The term "tennis elbow" usually refers to lateral epicondylitis, but the same symptoms can be caused by pathologic processes in the elbow. In fact, most cases of this common condition are caused by occupational stress rather than racket sports. Patients complain of elbow pain when the wrist is extended against[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hematomyelia A 34-year-old woman with Factor XI deficiency presented with rapidly progressive quadriplegia following a 1-week prodrome of cervical pain. At operation, a spontaneous hematomyelia was evacuated from the C4-6 vertebral level. The pathophysiology of spontaneous hematomyelia is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Polymyositis Polymyositis-like syndrome in hypothyroidism is a rare condition characterised by proximal muscle weakness and elevated muscle enzymes. Patients with this condition can initially be misdiagnosed as having polymyositis due to similar characteristics of both diseases; however a response to thyroxine is the main[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Subacute Combined Degeneration of Spinal Cord 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 336.2 Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord in diseases classified elsewhere 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 Manifestation Code ICD-9-CM 336.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 336.2[…] [icd9data.com] Dermatomyositis Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) affects a subset of 5-20% of patients with dermatomyositis and is defined as the presence of cutaneous features of dermatomyositis without clinical muscle weakness for 6 months. There is no consensus on first-line treatment for CADM and whether treatment should[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Rheumatic Chorea As symptoms progress, the person may appear clumsy and drop things or fall frequently. Eventually, the uncontrollable, jerky, and irregular movements develop. [medicineonline.com] Lead Poisoning The only thing different was the time period: Crime rates rose dramatically in the '60s through the '80s, and then began dropping steadily starting in the early '90s. [web.archive.org] The only thing different was the time period: Crime rates rose dramatically in the ’60s through the ’80s, and then began dropping steadily starting in the early ’90s. [motherjones.com] For one thing, violent crime actually peaked in New York City in 1990, four years before the Giuliani-Bratton era. [web.archive.org] Tabes Dorsalis Tabes dorsalis is a late manifestation of untreated syphilis that is characterized by ataxia, lancinating pains, and urinary incontinence. A form of tertiary syphilis or neurosyphilis, it is the result of slow, progressive degeneration of the nerve cells in the spinal cord. Case report. A 39-year-old man presented with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Overeating […] but then you do take one more bite and feel like you could hurl, the best thing to do is drop your fork and push your chair away from the table. [cosmopolitan.com] Acute Alcohol Intoxication […] with every drop it distills, it remains the most effective tool we have with which to access the truths that lie buried in the core of our souls and reside in the subliminal [chabad.org] If the mind does all these things within the finite parameters of reason, concealing galaxies of knowledge with every ray of light it reveals and suppressing oceans of feeling [chabad.org] Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 1 […] in your ankle or leg – you might trip, or find it harder to climb stairs slurred speech, which may develop into difficulty swallowing some foods a weak grip – you might drop [nhs.uk] They may be subtle, vary from person to person and include stumbling, tripping, dropping things, excessive arm or leg fatigue, or slurred speech. [mybiosource.com] things uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying slurred or thick speech and difficulty in projecting the voice As the disease progresses, symptoms may include: shortness [hopkinsmedicine.org] Cervical Myelopathy Wolff is urging anyone experience stumbling, falling, or dropping things to immediately get checked. [wjhg.com] It can result in a loss of fine hand function making you clumsy with a tendency to drop things. [langdonspine.com] Cervical Myelopathy and Radiculopathy Spine Hands are clumsier Handwriting is worse Harder to button your shirt Dropping things Unsteady gait Losing your sense of body consciousness [nm.org] Neuropathy dropping things Balance problems Tripping or stumbling while walking Being more sensitive to cold or heat Being more sensitive to touch or pressure Shrinking muscles Muscle [cancer.org] Loss of muscle control, loss of muscle tone or dropping things out of your hand. [my.clevelandclinic.org] things When to see a doctor Call your doctor for an appointment if you have: A cut or sore on your foot that is infected or won't heal Burning, tingling, weakness or pain [mayoclinic.org] Anemia […] or dropping things Brittle, flaky nails & Dry Skin The dry skin can be anywhere on the body Balance Problems General unsteadiness including bumping into walls (the ‘shoulder [pernicious-anaemia-society.org] […] forgetting the names of everyday objects), short-term memory loss and confusion (sometimes known as ‘handbag in the fridge syndrome’) Clumsiness/Lack of coordination Bumping into things [pernicious-anaemia-society.org] Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain While you sleep, your body temperature drops, leaving you stiff and lacking flexibility in the morning. [exerciseright.com.au] Since flexibility helps your joints move in their full range of motion during a workout, you may not perform optimally first thing in the morning. [exerciseright.com.au] Iron Deficiency Your body can do some pretty weird things when you’re severely low in iron. [prevention.com] This causes your red blood cell count to drop, commonly leading to fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, or shortness of breath. [prevention.com] Gingivitis Do this: Combine few drops of warm water and baking soda to make a paste like thing Brush your teeth with this mixture for about 1-2 minutes Wash your mouth. [rapidhomeremedies.com] […] impossible for bacteria and other microbes to grow and survive in your mouth. 1 st way to use baking soda- Brush teeth with it Get this: Baking soda- ¼ to ½ tsp Warm water- few drops [rapidhomeremedies.com] Alcohol Abuse To simplify things, say you had 10,000 drops of blood, each in its own compartment. [teenchallenge.ca] Depression It would still be a ghastly ordeal, but the worst thing about it — the incessant yearning for death, the compulsion toward suicide — would drop away. [psychcentral.com] Peripheral Neuropathy dropping things Balance problems Tripping or stumbling while walking Being more sensitive to cold or heat Being more sensitive to touch or pressure Shrinking muscles Muscle [cancer.org] Loss of muscle control, loss of muscle tone or dropping things out of your hand. [my.clevelandclinic.org] things from your hands a buzzing or shocking sensation thinning of the skin a drop in blood pressure sexual dysfunction, especially in men constipation digestive difficulty [healthline.com] Hypoglycemia Wandering Thoughts Because the brain is especially sensitive to a drop in glucose, you may experience a sense of confusion and an inability to concentrate on one thing at [everydayhealth.com] Vision Problems If your vision suddenly becomes blurry or you see double, a drop in blood sugar may be to blame. 10. [everydayhealth.com] Sweating This symptom is controlled by the autonomic nervous system — the part of the central nervous system that governs the skin, among other things — and is usually one [everydayhealth.com]
