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Dystonia

Dystonia is a medical name for a condition in which muscles tense uncontrollably, resulting in repeated or twisting movements. Dystonia frequently develops while doing a specific action. Stress, weariness, or anxiety exacerbate the problem. Dystonia has no cure because it affects the nerves. However, few drugs and medication can help to live with it.

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Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia, a chronic neck disorder for most of my adult life. It is extremely debilitating and treatment resistant. The onset was after car accidents, stress and substance abuse at age from 19 to 21. I am no longer smoke or drink and have stopped before ...  Read Full »


Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your treatment plan seems efficient, but still did not match up to your satisfaction. The remaining two treatment options that you have not tried are deep brain stimulation and sensory trick, which is a stimulation applied to the affected or nearby body part that may...  Read Full »

I have vegetative dystonia and anxiety. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have recently been diagnosed with vegetative dystonia as well as an anxiety disorder which is making it really hard to fall asleep. I was prescribed Zopiclone which had completely no effect on my sleep, as well as now Zolpidem. I have experimented with Zolpidem these last two days, an...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. You have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. 1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least going...  Read Full »

Will physiotherapy improve dystonia in a 14-year-old boy?

Query: Hello doctor, This query concerns my dear friend's son, a 14-year-old who has suddenly developed dystonia in his left arm. I apologize for not having a detailed history regarding the case, as my friend and his son are abroad. However, their doctor has suggested his problem may be genetic even though...  Read Full »


Dr. Abhaya Kant Tewari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To summarize the facts in common terms, the first consultation shows (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) that there is predominant wasting of the left hand affecting the parts below the elbow more, which is associated with weakness (not confined to t...  Read Full »

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