Abstract Dystonia is a disorder that makes the muscle contract involuntary. This can cause dull or winding movements. The condition can influence one part of the body such as focal dystonia, two or more parts or it can affect the whole body which is known as general dystonia. Muscle spasms can vary from mild to extreme. These spasms can be…
Abstract Oromandibular dystonia is also known as cranial dystonia in some instances where forceful contractions of muscles of jaw, face and tongue result in involuntary movements, interfering with the closing and opening of the mouth. Speech and chewing is affected due to them. There are various types of dystonia depending upon the part of muscles they affect. In this article…
Introduction Dystonia is a disorder related to movements where a person’s muscle contracts uncontrollably. Dystonia is classified based on three important factors: age at which symptoms develop; areas of the body affected; and the underlying cause. Dystonia is either caused due to idiopathic (primary) or follows a peripheral injury. Abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia which controls coordination of movement…