Oromandibular dystonia
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Oromandibular dystonia is a form of focal dystonia
affecting the mouth, jaw, and tongue.
Botulinum toxin
has been used in treatment.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder, in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The disorder may be hereditary or caused by other factors such as birth-related or other physical trauma, infection, poisoning or reaction to...
affecting the mouth, jaw, and tongue.
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is considered the most powerful neurotoxin ever discovered. Botulinum toxin causes Botulism poisoning, a serious and life-threatening illness in humans and animals...
has been used in treatment.