Dystonia

Movements are often repetitive and cause unusual, awkward and sometimes painful postures. Tremor (shaking) is often associated with some types of dystonia.

Dystonia can be a condition on its own (primary dystonia). Some people experience dystonia as a symptom of another condition (secondary dystonia).


Dystonia can be a condition on its own (primary dystonia). Some people experience dystonia as a symptom of another condition (secondary dystonia).

Symptoms

Symptoms of dystonia can include:

uncontrolled muscle spasms parts of your body twisting into unusual positions – like your neck being pulled to the side or your feet turning inwards shaking (tremors) excessive blinking

The symptoms may be continuous or come and go. They may be triggered by voluntary movements.