Tardive Dyskinesia - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a condition affecting the nervous system, causes uncontrolled or involuntary movements often caused by long-term use of some psychiatric drugs

Symptoms-

Stiff, jerking movements of the face, tongue, lips, jaw

Frequent eye blinking

Smacking or puckering the lips

Sticking the tongue out

Uncontrolled movement in the arms, legs, fingers, toes

Swaying, side-to-side movement of the trunk

Pelvis thrusting

Causes-
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is most often a side effect of neuroleptic, or antipsychotic, drugs. These medications are prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.

Specialists to visit
Neurologist
Psychiatrist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.mind.org.uk
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net