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Dystonia causes sustained muscle contractions producing twisting movements and abnormal postures — focal or generalized, often treatable.
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Dystonia causes sustained muscle contractions producing twisting movements and abnormal postures — focal or generalized, often treatable. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates dystonia at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing twisting, repetitive movements or abnormal postures. It can be focal (single body region — most common in adults), segmental, multifocal or generalized. It is often misdiagnosed as psychological or as a different movement disorder.
Clinical examination|Exclusion of mimics (Parkinson's, chorea, myoclonus)|Genetic testing for primary dystonia|MRI for secondary causes
Botulinum toxin injections (first-line for focal dystonia)
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
Oral medications (anticholinergics, baclofen, clonazepam)
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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