Cervical Dystonia
Overview of Cervical Dystonia
Cervical dystonia is a condition where the neck muscles contract involuntarily causing the head to twist to aside. It can also cause the head to tilt front and back involuntarily. Cervical dystonia causes a massive amount of pain to the patient.
Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Dystonia
Tipping forward chin downward known as anterocollis, Tilting backward chin upward called retrocollis, Tilting sideways ear to shoulder known as laterocollis
Common Causes of Cervical Dystonia
Neurological disorders, Medication that blocks dopamine, such as some antipsychotics, Genetic mutation
Risk Factors of Cervical Dystonia
Age around 30, Women, Family history
Investigation Techniques for Cervical Dystonia
Electromyography (EMG), MRI brain
Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Dystonia
Botulinum toxin, Anticholinergics, Dopaminergics, GABAergics, Anticonvulsants, Deep brain stimulation, Physical therapy
Available Cervical Dystonia Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
