Some types of dystonia usually affect adults:
Cervical dystonia - affecting the neck muscles. Also called spasmodic torticollis.
Blepharospasm - affecting the muscles around the eyes.
Oromandibular- characterised by contractions of the face, jaw or tongue.
Laryngeal dystonia - vocal chord spasms affecting speech. Also called spasmodic dysphonia.
Some types of dystonia particulalry affect children and young people:
Young-onset or generalised dystonia - affects the legs, but can spread to other areas.
Dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) - a rare form of genetic dystonia.
Some more unusual types of dystonia include:
Myoclonus dystonia - symptoms include rapid jerking movements.
Paroxysmal dystonia - short, episodic periods of dystonia movements.
Dystonia can result from previously taken medication:
Tardive dystonia - caused by taking certain drugs.
Some types of dystonia seem particularly related to specific tasks:
Hand dystonia (writer's cramp) - dystonia that makes writing difficult.
Related conditions (not strictly a form of dystonia)
Hemifacial spasm – facial spasms affecting one side of the face
