dystonia

Torticollis

...62; Torticollis : The most common of the focal dystonia s, torticollis is a state of excessive of inadeq... may also be referred to as wryneck or cervical dystonia . Types of torticollis include: ... Full article >>> Loxia ( Torticollis ) Lucey-Dr...

Spasmodic Torticollis

...ications: symptomatic treatment of cervical dystonia , often referred to as spasmodic torticollis , in...or torticollis , is the most common of the focal dystonia s. In torticollis , the muscle s in the neck that control the position of the head are affected, c...

Spasmodic dysphonia

...lty speaking because of repetitive contraction ( dystonia ) of the muscle s that control the vocal cords. ...ech. Also called spastic dysphonia or laryngeal dystonia , it causes strain ed and difficult speaking or breathy and effortful speech. Full article >&#...

Photophobia

...ea (dome that forms the front of the eyeball) or dystonia (abnormal muscle rigidity causing spasm s). Full article >>> They may be very sensitive to light ( photophobia ) because their irises allow "stray" light to enter their eyes . Full article >>> Yes Do you have a new ...

Paroxysm

...(rapid, randomly irregular jerky movement s) and dystonia are all different types of dyskinesia. The term ' paroxysm al' is also often used, ... Full article >>> Most people (90%) with pheochromocytoma have hypertension , or high blood pressure . The other symptoms of the disease are e...

Paresis

...seizures ; coma ; syncope ; rigidity; tremor ; dystonia ; vertigo ; dizziness ; euphoria; nervousness; irritability ; difficulty in concentration; agitation ; inability to perform complex mental functions; akathisia; hemi paresis ; ... Full article >>> in injection drug users and Na...

Neck pain

...ications: symptomatic treatment of cervical dystonia , often referred to as spasmodic torticollis , in adults to reduce severity of abnormal head position and associated neck pain ; ... Full article >>> ENCEPHALITIS : A brain inflammation of viral or other microbial origin. Sympto...

Hypotonia

...seizures ; coma ; syncope ; rigidity; tremor ; dystonia ; vertigo ; dizziness ; euphoria; nervousness; irritability ; difficulty in concentration; agitation ; inability to perform complex mental functions; akathisia; hemi paresis ; hypotonia ; ... Full article >>> term encompassing low...

Dystonia

Dystonia , cranial: A term used to describe dystonia that affects the muscle s of the head, face, and neck. Oromandibular dystonia affects the muscle s of the jaw , lips, and tongue . Full article >>> Dystonia ...

Dysphonia

...lty speaking because of repetitive contraction ( dystonia ) of the muscle s that control the vocal cords. ...ech. Also called spastic dysphonia or laryngeal dystonia , it causes strain ed and difficult speaking or breathy and effortful speech. Full article >&#...

Chorea

...(rapid, randomly irregular jerky movement s) and dystonia are all different types of dyskinesia. Full arti...) or can involve staying in an abnormal position ( dystonia ). Full article >>> Brain tumors , Huntington's Chorea , vitamin B12 deficiency ...

Blepharospasm

...tonia , focal, due to blepharospasm : See: Focal dystonia due to blepharospasm Search All of MedicineNet ...ications: symptomatic treatment of cervical dystonia , often referred to as spasmodic torticollis , in adults to reduce severity of abnormal head positi...

Athetosis

...(rapid, randomly irregular jerky movement s) and dystonia are all different types of dyskinesia. Full arti... athetosis ) or sustained muscle contraction ( dystonia ) may be caused by a number of conditions, including cerebral palsy , encephalitis , drug side e...