Different Types of Dystonia: Many Body Parts can be Affected by Dystonia
Dystonia at any level can be a debilitating disease. With all the different types of Dystonia, one must know the symptoms of each type to ensure proper treatment. There are several forms of Dystonia. The symptoms of Dystonia can start as very mild symptoms, which could lead to misdiagnoses. Children between ages 6 to 12 can be at a higher risk of Dystonia. Dystonia is a movement disorder caused by an over active part of the brain, where many signals are being sent simultaneously. The movement disorder can cause freezing of the muscles in the middle of a movement. The over active area of the brain mainly occurs in the Basal Ganglia, Thalamus and the Cerebral Vertex. The Basal Ganglia are the cells that are involved in the voluntary movement of the body. These cells are located in the Cerebral Hemispheres of the brain. When these cells fail to communicate, this is when the Dystonia occurs. There are other causes of Dystonia such as birthing injuries, trauma, tumors and stroke. To get a correct diagnosis Dystonia, the symptoms of Dystonia must be known and shared with a Dr. Some of the different types of Dystonia are as follows:
Cervical Dystonia
This type of Dystonia is also known as 'Torticollis'. The most common symptom of Cervical Dystonia is twisting in head and neck area. In addition, the victim can feel his or her head and neck being pulled forward or backward and from side to side. This symptom is usually a sign of late-onset of Dystonia. The reasons of Cervical Dystonia are still unknown.
Blepharospasm
With this type of Dystonia, muscles around the eyes are affected. The symptoms of Blepharospasm Dystonia include irritation of the eye, light sensitivity, uncontrollable blinking and closing of eyes. These symptoms can vary by the time of day. These are symptoms also associated with late-onset of Dystonia.
Dopa-responsive Dystonia
The symptoms of Dopa-responsive Dystonia occur more so between the ages 6 to 16 years. An abnormal or stiff walking is the most common symptom of Dopa-responsive Dystonia. In some people, stiffness and spasms can occur in arms and torso also.
Myoclonus Dystonia
Cervical Dystonia
This type of Dystonia is also known as 'Torticollis'. The most common symptom of Cervical Dystonia is twisting in head and neck area. In addition, the victim can feel his or her head and neck being pulled forward or backward and from side to side. This symptom is usually a sign of late-onset of Dystonia. The reasons of Cervical Dystonia are still unknown.
Blepharospasm
With this type of Dystonia, muscles around the eyes are affected. The symptoms of Blepharospasm Dystonia include irritation of the eye, light sensitivity, uncontrollable blinking and closing of eyes. These symptoms can vary by the time of day. These are symptoms also associated with late-onset of Dystonia.
Dopa-responsive Dystonia
The symptoms of Dopa-responsive Dystonia occur more so between the ages 6 to 16 years. An abnormal or stiff walking is the most common symptom of Dopa-responsive Dystonia. In some people, stiffness and spasms can occur in arms and torso also.
Myoclonus Dystonia
Comments
I learned so much from this article! Very informative and superbly structured and presented. Thanks!
Well done. 'Dystonia' is also used more generically in the Psychiatric world to characterize the ill-fit or discomfort with something. That is to say, when a person is comfortable and OK with something, we say their relationship to it is "Syntonic," when uncomfortable it can be referred to as 'dystonic.' As with so many things, words can and do have multiple meanings and applications.
great article
Wow it has an impact on lives, excellent information
Wow it has an impact on lives, excellent information
This is such a bizarre disease! Must be so hard for children. Good info :)
Good fact sheet. Thanks
Thanks! I learned something new today. Thought provoking!
Extremely informative and I learned a great deal about dystonia in various parts of the body. I had no idea it could affect so many areas of the body - and age groups of people.
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