Torticollis
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with torticollis
Treatments taken by people for torticollis
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Compare treatments taken by people with torticollis
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Who has torticollis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 69 say torticollis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 29 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 31 | |
| Female | 120 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 91 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |