Cervical Dystonia - Distonia Cervical

Posted by nazareth mcfarren on Thursday, November 3, 2011 Under: Health - Saúde

Quick Facts about
Cervical Dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis)

Cervical dystonia is also known as spasmodic torticollis.

Cervical dystonia is a focal dystonia that affects the neck and sometimes the shoulders.

Symptoms include involuntary contracting of the neck muscles, causing abnormal movements and awkward posture of the head and neck.

The movements may be sustained (“tonic”), jerky (“clonic”), or a combination.

Cervical dystonia may result in considerable pain and discomfort.

Treatments may include oral medications, botulinum toxin injections, surgery, and complementary therapies.

Cervical dystonia may be primary or secondary.

Visit the Dystonia Medical Research Institute for more information
Visite o Dystonia Medical Research Institute para mais informações
http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/pages/cervical_dystonia/45.php

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