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Torticollis
A condition in which the neck is twisted abnormally to one side. The head tilts in one direction, while the chin turns to another.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Is a type of:Dystonia
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Congenital torticollis
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