Distonia Generalizada - A Distonia Focal Pode Evoluir para Distonia Generalizada?

Generalized dystonia is not limited to a single part of the body. It affects multiple muscle groups. Patients have difficulty moving their bodies freely and controlling their body movements. In this video, Dr. Diego de Castro and Dr. Sara Casagrande explain what generalized dystonia is, how it affects patients, and how focal dystonia can progress to generalization if not treated early. Progression from Focal Dystonia to Generalized Dystonia According to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (https://dystonia-foundation.org/what-..., generalized dystonia usually begins during childhood or adolescence, often without additional neurological symptoms. Generalized dystonia can begin by affecting small muscle groups, such as an arm or foot, and progress over months or years to affect additional areas of the body. If left untreated, dystonia symptoms can cause orthopedic problems in the muscles and joints. Read our article and learn more about generalized dystonia: https://drdiegodecastro.com/dystonia-... Did you like this video? Subscribe to our channel and activate notifications to be the first to receive all our content on Neurology, Neurological Diseases and their Treatments. Follow our content on other social networks: Website: https://drdiegodecastro.com/ Facebook:   / drdiegodecastro   Instagram:   / drdiegodecastro   Twitter:   / dneurologista   LinkedIn:   / diego-de-castro-dos-santos-24aa85151   Pinterest:   / ddecastrodossantos   Also see our Neurology website in VItória: https://especialidades-neurologicas.w...