spread of deep tendon reflex outside stimulated territory
Increase in action of the reflexes.
Overactive, or exaggerated reflexes.
increased action of the reflexes; can be an indicator for a neurological complication
Any exaggeration of reflexes. In UI, hyperreflexia is an involuntary detrusor (bladder) contraction resulting from a neurological disorder.
Excessive response of muscle reflexes when a normal stimulus is applied.
Abnormally exaggerated reflex responses to stimulation.
Hyperreflexia is defined as overactive or overresponsive reflexes. Examples of this can include twitching or spastic tendencies, which are indicative of upper motor neuron disease as well as the lessening or loss of control ordinarily exerted by higher brain centers of lower neural pathways (disinhibition).