Dystonia

in #steemit7 years ago


Sustained involuntary contraction of muscle causes abnormal posture or movement.

1.Generalized :
Idiopathic
Genetic Disease : Wilson's
Perkinson's disease#Dystonia : #Type :

  1. Focal / segmental :
    Torticolis
    Task specific : writers cramp,
    musician dystonia

    Beklofen ( muscle relaxant)
    Levodopa ( Incase of Dopa
    responsive dystonia)
    Butolinum toxin injection on
    affected muscle
    DBS( Deep brain stimulation)FB_IMG_1522229634896.jpg #Rx : Treatment is difficult
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