Dystonia

Dystonia is made up of persistent muscle contractions that cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal positioning of the affected body parts. Symptoms of dystonia are usually activated or accentuated by free movement.

More detailed information can be found on the Dystonia/PGS/diagnosis page

Distribution

 * According to localization and extent of manifestations: focal, segmental, generalized, multifocal and hemidystonia.
 * According to etiology: idiopathic, symptomatic (secondary) - especially in persistent diseases.

Therapy

 * Anticholinergics.

Related articles

 * Extrapyramidal syndromes
 * Hypokinetic extrapyramidal syndromes
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