What is torticollis?
Torticollis is involuntary tonic contractions or intermittent spasms of neck muscles causing the neck to turn from its usual position. It can be present at birth (congenital), inherited or develop as a result of damage to the nervous system or muscles.
How do members experience torticollis?
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for torticollis*
Who has torticollis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 3 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 16 | |
40s | 23 | |
50s | 29 | |
60s | 56 | |
70+ | 32 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 30 | |
Female | 129 |