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What can exacerbate dystonia symptoms?
What can exacerbate dystonia symptoms?
- Drinking alcohol
- Eating certain foods
- Physical activity (correct)
- Mental activity
What is dystonia?
What is dystonia?
- A cardiovascular disorder characterized by irregular heartbeats
- A respiratory disorder characterized by difficulty breathing
- A psychological disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions
- A neurological disorder characterized by muscle contractions resulting in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures (correct)
What are the treatment options for dystonia?
What are the treatment options for dystonia?
- Oral medications, chemodenervation botulinum neurotoxin injections, physical therapy, or other supportive therapies, and surgical procedures such as deep brain stimulation (correct)
- Acupuncture, massage therapy, and homeopathy
- Hypnosis and aromatherapy
- None of the above
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