Dr Kailasam on Instagram: "Flapping Tremor (Asterixis) Explained in 8 Secs Ever seen hands “flap” when arms are outstretched? That’s Flapping Tremor, also called Asterixis. It happens when toxins like ammonia, CO₂, or urea affect the brainstem, briefly relaxing muscles and causing that classic flap. Seen in hepatic encephalopathy, CO₂ retention, and uremic encephalopathy. #FlappingTremor #Asterixis #HepaticEncephalopathy #MedicalReels #NeurologyFacts #DoctorExplains #LiverFailure #UremicEncephal

6 comments |  Clinical Diagnosis — Spot the Sign!  ️‍ A patient exhibiting flapping tremors… ✨ What is the Most Likely Clinical Diagnosis?  Hepatic Encephalopathy  Uremic Encephalopathy  CO₂ Retention  Drug Toxicity  Drop your answer below! 易 Neurology + Internal Medicine Quick Quiz #Asterixis #FlappingTremor #HepaticEncephalopathy #ClinicalDiagnosis #SpotTheSign #MedicalReels #DrNaeem #IMResident #FYP #ViralReels | Dr. Medica | Facebook

Soph | Adventure Medicine on Instagram: "🧠 THINK THURSDAY — What’s this clinical sign? This week’s clip is a very textbook example of a visible neck pulsation… but what sign are you actually looking at? 👀 Poll options: 🫁 Tracheal tug 🫀 Raised JVP 🧠 Carotid pulsation 💪 Sternocleidomastoid spasm Comment below what condition you’d associate it with too — love seeing your reasoning! 👇 📌 Last week’s answer: The correct diagnosis was Asterixis (liver flap) ✋✨ See you next Thursday for the next