Symptoms

Symptoms of Dystonia

Dystonia symptoms may differ significantly from patient to patient, depending on the region of the body affected and the severity of the condition. Symptoms typically include:

• Involuntary muscle contractions
• Involuntary twisting movements
• Spasmodic torticollis (tightness or pulling in the side of the neck)
• Blepharospasm (uncontrollable, fast blinking of the eyelids)
• Spasmodic dysphonia (voice tremor)
• Meige syndrome (involuntary movements of the jaw or lower face)

Symptoms of dystonia can worsen if you are fatigued or stressed.