Dystonia Overview

Dystonia Guide

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We have translated your query to: "movement - uncontrolled or slow"


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Definition

Uncontrolled or slow movement is defined as a problem with muscle tone, usually in large muscle groups, that leads to slow involuntary contractions of the head, limbs, trunk, or neck.

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Encyclopedia: Dystonia

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Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The disorder may be inherited or caused by other factors such as birth-related or other physical trauma, infection, poisoning or reaction to drugs. Surgery, such as the denervation of selected muscles, may also provide some relief; however, the destruction of nerves in the limbs or brain is not reversible and should...


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Yahoo! Answers

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Would a nerve block help to destroy the nerves that cause Cervical Dystonia?
And if this would work then why can they, the Doctor's then, once the offending...

I'm not sure that anyone woud wish to destroy nerves, per se, for cervical dystonia when there are options like botox that are effective in the treatment of such conditions. Contact...

Asked by metrotronic - 1 month ago

Does anyone have any information on new treatments for dystonia?
I have had the Botox treatments (very painfull), Epidural steriod injections, Radio Frequency treatment, and...

www.parkinson.org/beans. try this website if its of any help. try chinesse medicine as well

Asked by mumblestoo2002 - 26 months ago

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