How does spastic torticollis develop?
The cause of spastic torticollis is, for the most part, unknown. However, in some cases, it is caused by conditions such as hyperthyroidism, nervous system infections, tardive dyskinesia or neck tumors. Another rare cause is a form of arthritis called cervical spondylosis, which affects the neck. Torticollis may develop in infants after a difficult birth that involved damage to the neck muscles. It may also be seen in children who have swollen neck glands due to an infection of some kind. What are the symptoms of spastic torticollis? Sharp, painful neck muscles spasm may start suddenly and occur intermittently or continuously. Usually only one side of the neck is affected. The direction in which the head tilts and rotates depends on which neck muscle is affected. One third of the individuals who suffer from this disorder also suffer from other spasms throughout their body including the eyelids, face, jaw or hand. The spasms occur without any warning and rarely while that afflicted indi
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