Best Doctors for Dystonia Treatment in Hyderabad

Dystonia is a brain disorder characterized by making uncontrollable muscle movements. Dystonia is classified into several types such as primary dystonia, secondary dystonia (if dystonia occurs due to some other condition) and dystonia plus. The factors contributing to secondary dystonia include cerebral hypoxia, epilepsy, parkinsonism, brain tumours, genetic conditions such as wilson's disease, huntington's disease, certain drugs, toxins, stroke, infections, poisons, metabolic conditions and traumatic brain injuries. Dystonia presents as uncontrollable movements that are painful, often uncomfortable, worsen if the affected muscles are used continuously, twisting or stretching in nature, variable in how long they last and repetitive. Dystonia is diagnosed by conducting imaging scans such as electromyogram, EEG, MRI, CT, PET scan, spinal tap and genetic testing. The treatment plan to manage dystonia involves using medications to treat the underlying cause, botulinum toxin injections, deep brain stimulation, physical, occupational and speech therapy.