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Myoclonic dystonia or Myoclonus dystonia syndrome is a rare movement disorder that induces spontaneous muscle contraction causing abnormal posture. The prevalence of myoclonus dystonia has not been reported, however, this disorder falls under the umbrella of movement disorders which affect thousands worldwide. [ 1 ]
Due to the rare and variable nature of dystonia, research investigating the effectiveness of these treatments is limited. There is no gold standard for physiotherapy rehabilitation. [33] To date, focal cervical dystonia has received the most research attention; [31] however, study designs are poorly controlled and limited to small sample sizes ...
It is also known as Brueghel's syndrome and oral facial dystonia. It is actually a combination of two forms of dystonia, blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia (OMD). When OMD is combined with blepharospasm, it may be referred to as Meige's Syndrome named after Henri Meige , [ 1 ] the French neurologist who first described the symptoms in ...
Dysautonomia, autonomic failure, or autonomic dysfunction is a condition in which the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not work properly. This condition may affect the functioning of the heart, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, pupils, and blood vessels.
Dystonia: G24 Drug induced dystonia: G24.0 Idiopathic familial dystonia 333.6 G24.1 Idiopathic nonfamilial dystonia 333.7 G24.2 Spasmodic torticollis: 333.83 G24.3 Idiopathic orofacial dystonia: G24.4 Blepharospasm: 333.81 G24.5 Other dystonias G24.8 Other extrapyramidal movement disorders G25 Essential tremor: 333.1 G25.0 Drug induced tremor G25.1
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Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN), formerly called Hallervorden–Spatz syndrome, [1] is a genetic degenerative disease of the brain that can lead to parkinsonism, dystonia, dementia, and ultimately death. Neurodegeneration in PKAN is accompanied by an excess of iron that progressively builds up in the brain.
RSV vaccine side effects in older adults . The CDC lists the following as possible side effects of the RSV vaccine: Pain, redness, and swelling where the shot is given. Fatigue. Fever. Headache ...