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Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract involuntarily. This can cause repetitive or twisting movements.
The condition can affect one part of your body (focal dystonia), two or more adjacent parts (segmental dystonia), or all parts of your body (general dystonia). The muscle spasms can range from mild to severe. They may be painful, and they can interfere with your performance of daily tasks.
There's no cure for dystonia, but medications and therapy c...
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Dystonia affects different people in different ways. Muscle spasms might:
The exact cause of dystonia isn't known. But it might involve changes in communication between nerve cells in several regions of the brain. Some forms of dystonia are passed down in families.
Dystonia can also be a symptom of another disease or condition, including:
To manage dystonia, your provider might recommend a combination of medications, therapy or surgery.
Injections of botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, others) into specific muscles might reduce or stop your muscle spasms. Injections are usually repeated every 3 to 4 months.
Side effects are generally mild and temporary. They can include weakness, dry mouth or voice changes.
Other medications target chemicals in your brain (neurotran...
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