Torticollis
is a form of dystonia (prolonged muscle contractions) in which
the neck muscles contract involuntarily causing the head to turn. Torticollis may occur without known cause
(idiopathic), be genetic (inherited), or be acquired secondary
to damage to the nervous system or muscles. It may develop
in childhood or adulthood. Congenital torticollis (present
at birth) may be caused by malpositioning of the head in the
uterus, or be prenatal injury of the muscles or blood supply
in the neck.
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ENLARGEMENT
OF THE NECK MUSCLES (POSSIBLY PRESENT
AT BIRTH)
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ASYMMETRY
OF AN INFANT’S HEAD FROM SLEEPING ON THE AFFECTED
SIDE
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ELEVATION
OF THE SHOULDER ON THE AFFECTED SIDE
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STIFFNESS
OF NECK MUSCLES
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LIMITED
RANGE OF MOTION
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HEADACHE
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NECK PAIN
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HEAD TREMOR
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