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Limb dystonia

Limb dystonia: Introduction

Limb dystonia: A nerve disorder which affects muscles. It causes prolonged muscle spasms (contractions) which results in repeated twisting motions or abnormal limb postures. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Limb dystonia is available below.

Symptoms of Limb dystonia

• Muscle spasms
• Muscle pain
• Abnormal limb postures
• Twisting motions
• Repetitive motions
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Limb dystonia?

• Misdiagnosis of Limb dystonia
• Hidden causes of Limb dystonia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Limb dystonia

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Disease Topics Related To Limb dystonia

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Misdiagnosis and Limb dystonia

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Limb dystonia

Medical research articles related to Limb dystonia include:

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Limb dystonia: Broader Related Topics

• Limb conditions
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• Muscle conditions
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Types of Limb dystonia

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