What is the reason for a sudden head shake in a ten-year-old child?

Patient's question:

Not sleeping during the day leads to random head shaking, which is inauspicious. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment yet. What kind of help is desired: How to make her stop shaking her head, as she is aware of it, but she cannot control it.

Doctor's answer:

This could be Parkinson's disease. The most obvious symptom is an involuntary head shake. It's related to the central nervous system. Parkinson's mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, but it can also affect younger generations.
Recommendation: It's advised to visit a neurology department for a thorough examination and treatment to rule out multiple system atrophy and Parkinson's disease. Patients who understand and start appropriate treatment in the early stages of the disease can mostly slow down the progression, maintain relative stability, and generally remain self-sufficient in daily life.
Wishing you good health!

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