Question 1

can torticollis be cured?

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See below: Physical therapy will help treat the problem.

Question 2

how to know if i have torticollis?

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Torticollis: Torticollis is due to a stiff or tight neck muscles. With toricollis comes a head tilt, if you do not have a head tilt you do not have torticollis.

Question 3

what are the tests for torticollis?

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See below: Physical exam. There are no specific tests.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of torticollis?

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Discomfort: Stiffness and pain in the neck with limited mobility of the neck.

Question 5

are there other names for torticollis?

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Dystonia: Spastic dystonia, localized dystonia, acquired dystonia.

Question 6

what are the tests to detect torticollis?

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As below: Torticollis is diagnosed by history and examination. To detect cause requires testing like x rey, mri, other blood tests, etc.

Question 7

what is spasmodic torticollis?

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Spasmodic torticolli: Spasmodic torticollis is an extremely painful chronic neurological movement disorder causing the neck to involuntarily turn to the left, right, upwards, and/or downwards. The condition usually occurs in midlife. (wikipedia) http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/spasmodic_torticollis  the new treatment that is very effective is botulinum toxin injections.

Question 8

could spasmotic torticollis be cured?

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Yes!: There are various treatment options available for torticollis, and physical therapy would be the first one to start with.

Question 9

how is spasmodic torticollis treated?

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Meds, injections: Spasmodic torticollis, also called cervical dystonia, has several treatment options. Oral medications are sometimes helpful (baclofen, artane). Because these medications sometimes cause side effects such as sedations, injections with botulinum toxin (such as botox) are often the most effective treatment option.

Question 10

how is spasmodic torticollis detected?

Accepted Answer

Spasmodic torticolli: Spasmodic torticollis is an extremely painful chronic neurological movement disorder causing the neck to involuntarily turn to the left, right, upwards, and/or downwards. The condition usually occurs in midlife. (wikipedia) http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/spasmodic_torticollis  the new treatment that is very effective is botulinum toxin injections. It is easily detected because it is very painful.

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