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Nail Biting Causes

Health Encyclopedia: Stereotypic Movement Disorder

Symptoms

Rocking
Head-banging
Self-biting
Nail-biting
Hitting own body
Handshaking or waving
Mouthing of objects

Signs and tests

A clinical exam is usually sufficient to diagnose this disorder. Tourette's syndrome, stimulant abuse, autism, and other potential causes should be considered and appropriate tests conducted.

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