- Birstonas
Treatment dystonia in Birstonas
Dystonia is called persistent spontaneous muscle contractions, which lead to the body taking an abnormal position, sharp twisting spasms, similar to tremors or athetosis. Primary and secondary dystonia are distinguished, and depending on localization they are divided into generalized, focal and segmental. Dystonia can be manifested by difficulty in writing, spasms of the extremities, trembling of the eyelids, involuntary turns and tilts of the neck, problems with speech, winks. The treatment complex, depending on the localization, may include the administration of anticholinergics, muscle relaxants, botulinum toxin injections. In some cases, exercise therapy and massage are effective. If conservative therapy does not help, the doctor may prescribe an operation to install a brain neurostimulator.