What is Dystonia
Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person’s muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction causes the affected body part to twist involuntarily, resulting in repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Dystonia can affect one muscle, a muscle group, or the entire body. Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movements. More than 200,000 US cases per year and does require a medical diagnosis however lab tests or imaging in most cases are not required.Treatment can help, but this condition has no cure.
Dystonia may affect one or more parts of the body and can be chronic lasting for years or a lifetime effecting sometimes the entire body. The condition can be mild or severe. The main symptom is involuntary muscle contractions that result in slow repetitive movements, cramps, or abnormal posture. Treatments may include drugs, injections, and physical therapy.
Symptoms
The main symptom is involuntary muscle contractions that result in slow repetitive movements, cramps, or abnormal posture.
Muscular cramping or involuntary movements.
Eyelid twitching, torticollis, twisting movements, or voice box spasms.
Treatments
Medications to increase dopamine
Drugs, injections, and physical therapy.
Therapies
Sensory maneuvers to interrupt dystonia (sensory trick) and Physical therapy
Muscle relaxant, Neurotoxin, Dopamine promoter, Anti-Tremor, and Sedative
Specialists
Geriatrician, Physical therapist, Neurologist, and Primary care provider (PCP)
