Dystonia can affect everyone, from small children to older adults. Childhood dystonia is usually generalized dystonia (affecting most body parts). It is usually caused by genetic factors, while ...

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to contract involuntarily, often leading to repetitive or twisting movements in different parts of the body. While the condition is not typically ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating ...

The most commonly affected body parts include your head, neck, trunk, and limbs. While dystonia can be mild, it can also be severe enough to affect your quality of life. The exact cause of dystonia is ...

On the way out, in the waiting room filled with patients, he said, “Maybe you should consider DBS.” “DBS” in this case stood for “deep brain stimulation.” I said innocently, “Is that invasive?” He ...

Chances are you have never heard of dystonia because it is a rare disorder. Yet here, just in the Puget Sound area, there are probably 80 to 100 people who suffer regularly — often silently — from ...

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Dystonia and chorea both describe sudden, involuntary movements associated with neurological disorders. However, people with dystonia display repetitive movements that follow a pattern while chorea ...

Cervical dystonia is a rare condition in which your neck muscles involuntarily contract into abnormal positions. It causes repetitive twisting movements of your head and neck. The movements can be ...

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an injection prescribed to treat cervical dystonia in adults. Your doctor will typically start by prescribing a low dose, such as 100 units every 3 months. Depending on ...