(G24.4) Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
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Diagnosis idiopathic orofacial dystonia is diagnosed Women are 14.12% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis idiopathic orofacial dystonia
1 507 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis idiopathic orofacial dystonia
2 741 (1.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease idiopathic orofacial dystonia - Men and Women aged 0
Disease Features idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Idiopathic orofacial dystonia - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient's face, neck, and jaw muscles
- Evaluation of the patient's medical history
- Neurological examination to assess muscle strength, coordination, and reflexes
- Imaging studies such as CT scans or MRI scans to rule out other causes
- Blood tests to rule out other causes such as thyroid disease
- Electromyography (EMG) to assess the electrical activity of the muscles
- Botulinum toxin injections to reduce spasms and pain
- Treatment with medications such as anticholinergics or muscle relaxants
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescription of medications to reduce muscle spasms
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Relaxation techniques
- Biofeedback
- Stress management
Idiopathic orofacial dystonia - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Involuntary movements
(Uncontrolled movements, Unwanted movements, Spontaneous movements, Sudden movements, Involuntary jerks, Unintentional movements, Involuntary twitches, Involuntary spasms, Uncontrollable tremors, Uncoordinated movements)
Involuntary movements are abnormal, uncontrolled movements of the body that can be sudden, jerky, and repetitive. They can involve any muscle group and can be caused by a variety of conditions, including neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, and drug reactions. Symptoms can range from mild tw...
Headache
(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)
Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...
Facial asymmetry
(Uneven face, Crooked face, Facial imbalance, Asymmetrical face, Lopsided face, Imbalanced face, Off-balance face, Unequal face, Unequal sides of face, Asymmetric face)
Facial asymmetry is a condition in which the left and right sides of the face do not match in size or shape. It can be caused by trauma, congenital malformations, or a number of other conditions. It can manifest as a drooping of one side of the face, a crooked smile, or a difference in the size of t...
Facial distortion
(Facial contortion, Facial distortion, Facial disfigurement, Facial deformity, Facial mutation, Facial malformation, Facial abnormality, Facial disarrangement, Facial alteration, Facial deformation)
Facial distortion is a symptom that causes the face to become misshapen. It is usually caused by muscle spasms in the face, which can cause the eyes to become asymmetrical, the mouth to become crooked, and the nostrils to flare. In more severe cases, the entire face can become distorted. It often de...