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Alien Hands, are they yours?

Alien hand syndrome is a neurological impairment in which one's hand seems to have a mind of its own, and on occasion may attempt to choke its owner to death.

Actually, the intent isn't always malevolent. Instead, the hand may unbutton clothing at inopportune moments, poke you in the eye, or knock food from your mouth. There is no precise cause. The syndrome can be produced by a brain tumor, brain injury or brain infection. There is no treatment, either, though sometimes the symptoms go away on their own.

 

 

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