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Dystonia can be managed through a combination of treatments, including medications such as anticholinergics, muscle relaxants, and botulinum toxin injections, which help reduce muscle contractions. Physical therapy and occupational therapy can also be beneficial in improving movement and function. In some cases, deep brain stimulation may be considered for patients with severe symptoms. Additionally, lifestyle modifications, stress management, and support groups can aid in coping with the condition.
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What is segmental dystonia?
Dystonia localized to two contiguous body parts is referred to as segmental.
What is the medical term meaning dystonia?
Dystonia is a medical term meaning abnormal muscle tone.
Can you use l-dopa for dystonia?
My Movement Disorder Specialist Neurologist gave me a script for it, but because of Ocular Hypertension I did not take it. I have a rare form of Dystonia, the DYT12 Gene type. I would also be afriad of my Dystonia getting worse, I have Oromandibular Dystonia pretty bad also.
Can Seroquel treat movement disorders such as Oromandibular Dystonia?
Seroquel can actually CAUSE this type of dystonia, as is the case with many antipsychotics.
Does Dale Winton have cervical dystonia?
No information has been released to the general public indicating that Dale Winton has cervical dystonia.
Does dystonia last forever?
yes
Is anti alcohol drugs causes dystonia?
The drug acamprosate is one such substance that is used to treat alcohol dependence and can cause dystonia. It binds with GABA-A receptors, which is an inhibitory system, reducing neurotransmission and muscle contraction, and can result in dystonia.
What parts of the body can be affected by focal dystonia?
Focal dystonias may affect the neck (cervical dystonia or torticollis), the face (one-sided or hemifacial spasm , contraction of the eyelid or blepharospasm , contraction of the mouth and jaw or oromandibular dystonia
Can marijuana cause cervical dystonia?
no, i doesn't.
What is the condition of impaired muscle tone?
Dystonia
What are the differences between primary and secondary dystonia?
Primary or idiopathic dystonia is presumed to be of genetic or unknown cause, whereas secondary dystonias are due to an attributable cause.
What if novacain feeling lasts 4 days?
go to your doctor you could have Dystonia but if its just numbness its not that. Dystonia is when you have uncontrolled muscle movements or numbness for extended periods of time.
