What Is Dystonic Reaction?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Areas Affected
Dystonia can affect different parts of the body. For example, it can cause the patient to blink rapidly in what are known as blepharospasms. These can get worse if the patient is under stress or in bright light, although they are not usually painful for the patient.
There is also oromandibular dystonia, which affects the jaw and tongue. The patient can find it difficult to chew and swallow, while they can slur their speech and they may also drool a lot. This tends to occur alongside other types of dystonia, and it can be quite painful for some people. Other types of dystonia can also affect the voice box, the neck, the legs, and the forearms and hands.
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