Some trackpad functions suddenly stop working

Hello!
I have no idea what causes this, but when I'm working on my MacBook, sometimes a couple of functions of the trackpad suddenly stop working. The functions that stop working are always the same: all of the "More Gestures" found in the "Trackpad" system preferences. Just scrolling and clicking always continue to work when this problem occurs.
When I just log out and log in again or restart my MacBook it works again, however, this can get quite annoying when you have to do this all the time.
I cannot figure out what causes these functions to suddenly stop working. Does anybody know a solution for this?

Is your MacBook one with an easily removeable battery? Some users have noted that batteries, particularly older ones, sometimes expand and interfere with the trackpad. To test for this do the following -
Shut down your MacBook.
Remove the battery. Examine it for signs of expansion. If any are found DO NOT use it again.
Leaving the battery out, connect to the MacBook's AC power adapter.
Start up your MacBook. Test it to see if the trackpad works normally.
If the problem goes away with the battery gone, or if you notice expansion of the battery, replace the battery.
Best of luck.

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