Spasmodic torticollis
Spasmodic torticollis is the sudden contraction of one of the neck muscles, causing a person to turn his head to one side. This may be due to neurological diseases, a simple cramp in the neck muscle, or a side effect of certain medications.
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What is spasmodic torticollis?
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How is spasmodic torticollis detected?
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Can drugs cause spasmodic torticollis?
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What are symptoms of spasmodic torticollis?
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What are the causes of spasmodic torticollis?
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What oral medications can help spasmodic torticollis?
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What exactly is spasmodic torticollis? Can it be treated?
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I think I have spasmodic torticollis, help me! i hurt so much?
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What is the best treatment for a spasmodic torticollis?
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How effective is deep brain stimulation for spasmodic torticollis?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Is torticollis the same as cervical dystonia/spasmodic torticollis? I have pain & spasms in neck and minor involuntary movemnt. Will it become worse?
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What to do if I have deep brain stimulation for spasmodic torticollis dystonia?
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Can you tell me about deep brain stimulation for spasmodic torticollis dystonia?
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Can deep brain stimulation surgery treat spasmodic torticollis dystonia?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Spasm while swallowing 2 months ago, now have neck stiffnes on same side. Could it be spasmodic torticollis, and what MRI to do? (brain, neck?)
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A 20-year old male asked:
What causes spasmodic torticollus besides drugs? I've had the same medication for2 and it's never happened before
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A 20-year old male asked:
Had spasmodic torticollus this week. Ed xrays showed arthrits in neck & back. I'm 20 and its painful. Also sent for mri. Celebrex/ lortabs for pain?
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A 44-year old asked:
What are the complications involved in torticollis?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Torticollis?
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Anyone had torticollis surgery success?
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Can torticollis, acute cause pain in the head?
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What is the procedure of a torticollis surgery?
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Torticollis- is there surgery for this that works?
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Is torticollis surgery ever needed or pt always works?
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A 22-year old male asked:
What is intermittent torticollis and will it ever go away?
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Who do I consult about adult plagiocephaly and torticollis?
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Do most people who get acquired torticollis have many symptoms?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Seems like my case of Torticollis may have turned into an abscess.. is this possible??
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have acute torticollis whis this feels nothing like that and when head in upright postion it is immediately pulled backwards?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How long does torticollis last? I've had it since last wednesday and pills haven't helped at all. I've tried heat aswell and that hasn't helped.
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