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- Torticollis (cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis) is a type of movement disorder in which the muscles controlling the neck cause sustained twisting or frequent jerking.
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Physical Therapist's Guide to  Torticollis 1 Postural torticollis is diagnosed when the infant’s head tilt comes and goes. It is diagnosed within the first 5 months of life and often is the result of a lack of a variety of positions.  Ocular torticollis is caused by a vision problem in 1 eye, causing the individual to tilt his or her head to see better.
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tortuous Usage Note: Although tortuous and torturous both come from the Latin word torquēre, to twist, their primary meanings are distinct. Tortuous means twisting (a tortuous road) or by extension complex or devious. Torturous refers primarily to torture and the pain associated with it. However, torturous also can be used in the sense of twisted, strained, belabored and tortured is an even stronger synonym: a tortured analogy.
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Torticollis Torticollis, also known as a crick in the neck, wry neck or loxia,[note 1] is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collum for neck.[1][2]
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Torticollis 1 Torticollis is when the muscle on one side of the neck is shorter than on the other side. 2  It causes the head to tilt to one side. 3  The baby tends to look away from the tight muscle.
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Testicular torsion Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord (from which the testicle is suspended) twists, cutting off the testicle's blood supply, a condition called ischemia. The principal symptom is rapid onset of testicular pain.
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Torticollis Torticollis is a fixed or dynamic tilt, rotation, or flexion of the head and/or neck. The type of torticollis can be described depending on the positions of the head and neck. laterocollis : the head is tipped toward the shoulder.
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What are the symptoms of neck problems? Sometimes if you have neck pain you may also have muscle spasms that turn your head to one side. This is called torticollis, cervical dystonia or acute wry neck. This isn't very common but is unpleasant. The problem usually only lasts a few hours or days, but rarely may continue for several weeks.
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- Medical Dictionary. torticollis. play. noun tor·ti·col·lis \ˌtȯrt-ə-ˈkäl-əs\. Medical Definition of torticollis. : a twisting of the neck to one side that results in abnormal carriage of the head and is usually caused by muscle spasms—called also wryneck.
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Torticollis Twisted Neck Torticollis - another name for having a 'twisted neck' or a 'wry neck' - often happens suddenly. You go to bed without any symptoms one night and then you simply wake up the following morning with a wry neck. This is known as acute torticollis. It is a very common cause of neck pain and stiffness. However, although it can be very painful when you are affected by it, most people with the condition do not actually need to see their doctor, as simple treatment such as painkillers can be really effective.
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Osmophobia Is the Fear of Smells Besides migraines, osmophobia is sometimes related to other disorders. For example, those with chemophobia, or the fear of chemicals, may have a strong aversion to any chemical odor. People with a fear of animals might react strongly to any animal scents.
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Cervical Dystonia Cervical Dystonia often referred to as spasmodic torticollis, is a particular type of focal dystonia that affects the muscles of the neck.It presents in different forms as follows: torticollis, laterocollis, anterocollis and retrocollis.pasmodic Torticollis is the term commonly used to describe all forms of cervical dystonia. You may find other terms being used to describe your condition and this can be confusing.
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Congential Muscular Torticollis: An Overview After birth, torticollis may be caused by the infant spending too much time with his/her head turned one particular way. This may cause or may be due to head flattening (a form of plagiocephaly, which is described in greater detail below). The reported incidence of torticollis is 0.4%-2.0%.
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- randomized double blind placebo controlled parallel group dose response study of e2014 in patients with spasmodic torticollis twstrs disability score which ranges from 0 no disability to 30 maximum disability the twstrs total score ranges from 0 best value to 85 worst value
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- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Torticollis. Torticollis, also known as wry neck or loxia, is a symptom defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collum for neck.
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Torticollis Torticollis is a condition in which the neck muscles cause the head to turn or rotate to the side. Torticollis may be: 1  Inherited -- due to changes in your genes.  Acquired -- develops as a result of damage to the nervous system, upper spine, or muscles.
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Overview Definition. Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 16, but it can occur at any age, even before birth.Testicular torsion usually requires emergency surgery. If treated quickly, the testicle can usually be saved.But when blood flow has been cut off for too long, a testicle might become so badly damaged that it has to be removed. 1  Symptoms.he reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 16, but it can occur at any age, even before birth. Testicular torsion usually requires emergency surgery. If treated quickly, the testicle can usually be saved.
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- Cervical dystonia. Overview. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Print. Cervical dystonia, also called spasmodic torticollis, is a painful condition in which your neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing your head to twist or turn to one side. Cervical dystonia can also cause your head to uncontrollably tilt forward or backward.
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Torticollis Torticollis, also known as a crick in the neck, wry neck or loxia,[note 1] is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes.
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Infant Cervical Dystonia Infant Cervical Dystonia. Infant cervical dystonia, or spasmodic torticollis, is a neurological medical condition in which a baby’s neck muscles snaps back and contracts involuntary. When the neck snaps, it results in the baby’s head moving to one side and forwards and backwards, causing mild to intense pain.
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- Torticollis (from the Latin torti, meaning twisted and collis, meaning neck) manifests as involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, leading to abnormal postures and movements of the head.
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Treatment & Exercises for Cervical Dystonia or Spasmodic Torticollis This is another supportive treatment of cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis where the feet and hands are pressurized. The pressure creates an effect in the entire body. The patient is made to felt certain tension in the limbs which brings a pleasant relief.
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- Torticollis (wry neck, or loxia) is one of a broader category of disorders that exhibit flexion, extension, or twisting of muscles of the neck beyond their normal position. In torticollis, the neck tends to twist to one side, causing head tilt.
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Torticollis In adults, acute torticollis can be caused by many different conditions. Occasionally, no specific cause is found. Trauma to the neck or spine can lead to torticollis. Injuries to the cervical spine or neck muscles often result in spasm of the muscles, leading to the twisting of the head, characteristic of torticollis. Other causes include infection of the head or neck. These infections can cause an inflammatory torticollis secondary to inflamed glands and lymph nodes in the neck.
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Description 1 During the baby's first few weeks, a soft lump may be felt in the affected neck muscle. 2  This lump is not painful and gradually goes away before the baby reaches 6 months of age. 3  One side of the face and head may flatten because the child always sleeps on one side.f you notice that your child holds his or her head tilted to one side, consult your pediatrician. He or she will discuss your child's general health, as well as ask specific questions about the torticollis symptoms.