10 Babinski Reflex FAQs
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What Conditions Cause the Babinski Reflex?
When the Babinski reflex shows up in a person who is older than two, it could indicate a disorder of the central nervous system. Some conditions that could involve the Babinski reflex are Lou Gehrig's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, spinal cord injury or stroke.
The Babinski reflex is one of many things a neurologist may look at during evaluations. Many symptoms and signs can help determine if someone has a neurological condition.1‘Babinski Reflex: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.’ MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003294.htm#:~:text=Babinski reflex is one of,top surface of the foot
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