Alphonso de la Portia has been experiencing abnormal, involuntary, irregular movements of the muscles of his head, limbs and trunk. His symptoms include twisting, chewing, and thrusting movements of his tongue. The only other relevant information the social worker knows is he has been on long-term anti-psychotic medication Thorazine). This disorder is known as:

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The symptoms described are characteristic of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medication such as Thorazine. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes similar involuntary movements but is not related to medication use. Ataques de Nervios is a cultural syndrome that includes symptoms of anxiety and emotional distress. Hydrangiea Chorea is not a known medical condition.

Alphonso De La Portia Has Been Experiencing Abnormal, Involuntary, Irregular