What is Limb dystonia?

What is Limb dystonia?

• Limb dystonia: A nerve disorder which affects muscles. It causes prolonged muscle spasms (contractions) which results in repeated twisting motions or abnormal limb postures.

Limb dystonia: Introduction

Types of Limb dystonia:

Broader types of Limb dystonia:

• Limb conditions
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Muscle conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Movement conditions
• Genetic conditions
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What causes Limb dystonia?

Causes of Limb dystonia: see causes of Limb dystonia

What are the symptoms of Limb dystonia?

Symptoms of Limb dystonia: see symptoms of Limb dystonia

Limb dystonia: Testing

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Limb dystonia.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Limb dystonia: Neurologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Limb dystonia.
Treatments for Limb dystonia: see treatments for Limb dystonia
Research for Limb dystonia: see research for Limb dystonia

Name of Limb dystonia

Main name of condition: Limb dystonia

Limb dystonia: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Limb dystonia:

• Muscle spasm
• Repetitive movements
• Myalgia

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