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Dystonia 14

Dystonia 14: Introduction

Dystonia 14: A rare genetic movement disorder. The muscles contract involuntarily causing involuntary movements. Type 14 is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 14q13. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dystonia 14 is available below.

Symptoms of Dystonia 14

• Abnormal gait
• Abnormal posture
• Involuntary leg movements
• Involuntary limb movements
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Treatments for Dystonia 14

• Levodopa
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Dystonia 14:

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Dystonia 14?

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Causes of Dystonia 14

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Dystonia 14: Undiagnosed Conditions

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• Nerve Disorders: serious diseases commonly undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Dystonia 14

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Dystonia 14: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Muscle and Orthopedic Specialists:
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Dystonia 14

Medical research articles related to Dystonia 14 include:

• Botulinum toxin in the treatment of rare head and neck pain syndromes: a systematic review of the literature
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Prognosis for Dystonia 14

Prognosis for Dystonia 14: progresses to wheelchair dependence with generalized involuntary movements and tremors

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Research about Dystonia 14

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Dystonia 14: Broader Related Topics

• Nervous system conditions
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Muscle conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Movement conditions
• Genetic conditions
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Types of Dystonia 14

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