2007-08-22 05:54:24 · 3 answers · asked by kiaratrent 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Dystonia is a clinical term that discribes a problem with muscular tone--that is, the inability to smoothly use or control a muscle. It is a symptom of very many neurodegenertive diseases. Spasmodic muscle contractions or muscle freezing are forms of dystonia. They can cause a person to have problems with walking and handling things and sometimes cause them to have contorted or spastic movements or posture.
2007-08-22 06:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by philosophyangel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dystonia is an abnormal tonicity of muscle, characterized by prolonged, repetitive muscle contractions that may cause twisting or jerking movements of the body or a body part.
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2007-08-22 06:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is impairment of muscle tone... Usually involves the head, neck, and tounge it is also associated with an adverse effect from a medication... Hope that helps
2007-08-22 06:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by erinm695 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋