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spasmodic torticollis

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spasmodic torticollis
Etymology: Gk, spasmodes + L, tortus, twisted, collum, neck
a condition in which the head is inclined to one side as a result of episodes of spasms of the neck muscles. It is often transient, and examination seldom reveals a physical cause. In some cases, it may be brought on by severe stress.

spasmodic torticollis
Wry neck, see there, aka cervical dystonia


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Sameer suffers from spasmodic torticollis, which affects his neck, causing it to turn and jerk.
Spasmodic Torticollis is a form of Dystonia, it causes my head to be pulled to the right causing severe pain and restricting me from doing everyday tasks others take for granted.
Insensitive is what they've been called by The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association, which represents those afflicted with that specific neurological disorder.
 
 
 
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