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Focal Dystonia

Focal dystonia is a nerve disorder that primarily affects the muscles of the face and neck. It causes spasms of involuntary muscles. MRI scan helps in the diagnosis of this condition.

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I am not able to lift my head completely without opening the mouth. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have some problems to breathe, and my head goes side to side. I was wondering if this is a normal head shape? And not be able to lift it without having the mouth completely open, so the jaw hurts. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. S. Riaz Ahmed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures, and it seems you have action induced focal dystonia (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please tell me how long you have these symptoms, and how does it come and get settled? Does it persist for some time? Again do you have any more s...  Read Full »

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