Presentation
The patient's father who had the same mutation presented parkinsonism in old age. We also review the literature to address the broad clinical heterogeneity of Segawa disease and the influence of onset age on clinical presentation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort. Unexplained weight loss. When there is bleeding from the peptic ulcer, the patient may have coffee-ground vomitus and/or black tarry stool. When the peptic ulcer is perforated, there may be intense abdominal pain. [chp.gov.hk]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
In other cases there is a general weakness, dizziness, darkening in the eyes, sweating, nausea, reduced blood pressure, pulse falls. [ambulatoria.com.ua]
Dystonia may result from A genetic mutation (called primary dystonia) A disorder or drug (called secondary dystonia) Antipsychotic drugs and some drugs used to relieve nausea can cause various types of dystonia, including shutting of the eyelids, twisting [merckmanuals.com]
Some DRBs are used to treat nausea and dizziness, not psychosis. If the symptoms described below appear after taking oral medication, it is essential to discuss this immediately with the doctor who prescribed them. [dystonia.org.uk]
Nausea is the most common side effect of levodopa. However, this side effect should improve as your body starts to get used to the medication. [hse.ie]
- Abdominal Pain
Duodenal ulcers are a common cause of abdominal pain. Once treated, they usually get better in a matter of weeks. What is a duodenal ulcer? A duodenal ulcer is a sore that forms in the lining of the duodenum. [healthdirect.gov.au]
When the peptic ulcer is perforated, there may be intense abdominal pain. What are the complications? Peptic ulcer with chronic bleeding may cause anaemia. Perforated peptic ulcer may cause peritonitis that needs emergency treatment. [chp.gov.hk]
Patients with perforated peptic ulcer disease usually present with a sudden onset of severe, sharp abdominal pain. (See Presentation.) [emedicine.medscape.com]
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
On the fundus day, unlike hypertension, there are no changes. In some cases, complaints of headache, palpitation, general fatigue are possible. [ambulatoria.com.ua]
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Recorded comorbidities were simultaneously analyzed among those with a history of coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accidents, hypertensive disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive lung disease, advanced chronic liver disease which included [mdpi.com]
Hypertension 45, 1024–1028 (2005). 48. Ruktanonchai, D.J., El Mallakh, R.S., Li, R. & Levy, R.S. Persistent hyperactivity following a single intracerebroventricular dose of ouabain. Physiol. Behav. 63, 403–406 (1998). 49. [doi.org]
[…] eyelid ptosis (4% vs < 1%), migraine (4% vs 3%), muscular weakness (4% vs < 1%), musculoskeletal stiffness (4% vs 1%), bronchitis (3% vs 2%), injection-site pain (3% vs 2%), musculoskeletal pain (3% vs 1%), myalgia (3% vs 1%), facial paresis (2% vs 0%), hypertension [botoxmedical.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Twitch
Symptoms & Diagnosis of Dystonia in Central California People with dystonia experience involuntary movements, such as a muscle twitch or tremor. Dystonia symptoms vary the specific type, muscle group(s) affected, and age of onset. [dignityhealth.org]
Treatment for dystonia Dystonia treatment options may include: Medications to calm muscle spasms, dystonic spasms and muscle twitching. Physical therapy to reduce muscle spasms. [aurorahealthcare.org]
Neurologic
- Dystonia
Some patterns of dystonia are defined as specific syndromes: Torsion dystonia, previously called dystonia musculorum deformans or DMD, is a rare, generalized dystonia that may be inherited, usually begins in childhood, and becomes progressively worse. [web.archive.org]
Recently, researchers have identified another genetic cause of dystonia which is due to mutations in the DYT6 gene. Dystonia caused by DYT6 mutations often presents as cranio-facial dystonia, cervical dystonia, or arm dystonia. [ninds.nih.gov]
Terminology has changed and 'isolated dystonia' is used wherein dystonia is the only motor feature apart from tremor, and the previously called heredodegenerative dystonias and dystonia plus syndromes are now subsumed under 'combined dystonia'. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Stroke
Overall, more left-sided than right-sided strokes were observed with post-stroke lingual movement disorders including dystonia; however, the data were not significant (p = 1). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In secondary dystonias due to injury or stroke, people often have abnormal movements of just one side of the body, which may begin at the time of the brain injury or sometime afterward. [web.archive.org]
Information sourced through CNF’s partnership with The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), US National Institutes of Health. [childneurologyfoundation.org]
- Insomnia
Side effects can include sedation, nervousness, depression or insomnia. Diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin) and baclofen (Lioresal, Gablofen). These medications reduce neurotransmission and might help some forms of dystonia. [mayoclinic.org]
Insomnia. Chronic fatigue. Incorrect or irregular food. Unbalanced sexual life. Reduced or too intense physical activity. Restless sleep. Total fatigue and depressed mood. [ambulatoria.com.ua]
Although insomnia showed a tight connection with depression, the causal relationship between QoS and depression remains unknown. Overall, insomnia might be a feature of primary cranial and cervical dystonia [26, 83]. [intechopen.com]
Central side effects include memory loss, confusion, restlessness, insomnia, and nightmares. Children may experience chorea, or exacerbation of a pre-existing tic disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Convulsions
Children with dystonia may experience contractions (appearing as spasms or convulsions) in opposing muscles, resulting in twisted or abnormal positioning of the body. Individuals with dystonia may also appear to shake or have a tremor. [chop.edu]
Mutations in the novel protein PRRT2 cause paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia with infantile convulsions. Cell Rep. 2012;1:2–12. CrossRef Google Scholar 61. Gardiner AR, Bhatia KP, Stamelou M, et al. [doi.org]
Mutations in the gene PRRT2 cause paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia with infantile convulsions. Cell Reports. 2012;1(1):2-12. doi:10.1016/j.celrep.2011.11.001 [ Links ] 56. Bruno MK, Lee HY, Auburger GW, Friedman A, Nielsen JE, Lang AE et al. [scielo.br]
Infantile convulsions and paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis in a patient with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Brain Dev. 2000;22:449–50. 79. [clinicalmovementdisorders.biomedcentral.com]
- Abnormal Gait
The advanced stage is marked by rapid and involuntary rhythmic movements, twisting postures, contortions of the torso, abnormal gait and ultimately, fixed postural deformities. [aans.org]
Workup
Although we are beginning to understand the diverse molecular causes of these disease entities, clinical pattern recognition and conventional genetic workup achieve an etiological diagnosis only in a minority of cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Numerous genetic and non-genetic causes have been reported, and diagnostic workup is often challenging, time consuming and costly. [jnnp.bmj.com]
[…] tardive dystonia) The clinical features of tardive dyskinesia include abnormal choreoathetoid movements, especially involving, in adults, the face and mouth (ie, blepharospasm, torticollis, oromandibular dystonia), and in children, the limbs. [5, 6] Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
Treatment A number of treatments or treatment combinations may alleviate symptoms of dystonia. Dopa-responsive dystonia Dopa-responsive dystonia is a secondary form of the disorder that often occurs in children and adolescents. [web.archive.org]
Medical treatment of dystonia. Mov Disord. 2013; 28 :1001–1012. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 60. Jankovic J. Treatment of dystonia. Lancet Neurol. 2006; 5 :864–872. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 61. Bhidayasiri R, Tarsy D. Treatment of dystonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Prognosis Dystonia is not fatal, but it is a chronic disorder and its prognosis is difficult to predict. [columbianeurosurgery.org]
Prognosis The initial symptoms can be very mild and may be noticeable only after prolonged exertion, stress, or fatigue. Dystonias often progress through various stages. [childneurologyfoundation.org]
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Prognosis There is no effect on life expectancy, but quality of life is severely affected. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. [orpha.net]
Etiology
The second axis is structured as a database of different etiologies. By combining the two axes together each patient can be described in detail, taking into account clinical characteristics and etiological descriptors. [web.archive.org]
This article reviews the etiology and pathophysiology of the disease as well as medical and physical therapist management for people with cervical dystonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
Summary Epidemiology It has been reported in two Amish-Mennonite families. Clinical description Adolescent and early-adult onset have been reported (average age of onset 19 years). The disease rarely progresses to generalized dystonia. [orpha.net]
Recent epidemiological studies indicate that there are more than 500 000 people across Europe with some form of the disorder, many of whom are unaware that they have dystonia. [dystonia-europe.org]
Pathophysiology
Background: Pharmacological management of cervical dystonia (CD) is considered to be symptomatic in effect, rather than targeting the underlying pathophysiology of the disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Prevention Even though you may not be able to prevent dystonia, genetic testing can reveal if you have a genetic mutation that can cause dystonia. [columbianeurology.org]
Although this may not prevent or stop a spasm, touching can distract or trick the brain and reduce the length and intensity of a muscle contraction. [epda.eu.com]
A splint was given to raise the bite and prevent repeated trauma and aid in healing of the oral tissue. This paper highlights the importance of pediatric dentist's role in improving quality of patient care in an intensive care unit. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]