Overview
Cervical dystonia is a condition where the neck muscles contract involuntarily causing the head to twist to aside. It can also cause the head to tilt front and back involuntarily. Cervical dystonia causes a massive amount of pain to the patient.Signs and Symptoms
Tipping forward chin downward known as anterocollis, Tilting backward chin upward called retrocollis, Tilting sideways ear to shoulder known as laterocollisCommon Causes
Neurological disorders, Medication that blocks dopamine, such as some antipsychotics, Genetic mutationRisk Factors
Age around 30, Women, Family historyInvestigation Techniques
Electromyography (EMG), MRI brainTreatment and Prevention
Botulinum toxin, Anticholinergics, Dopaminergics, GABAergics, Anticonvulsants, Deep brain stimulation, Physical therapy
