Mouth, tongue or jaw dystonia (the medical term is Oromandibular dystonia) is characterised by forceful contractions of the face, jaw or tongue. It can cause difficulty opening or closing the mouth, often affecting chewing and speech.
Sometimes it can occur together with eye dystonia. The medical term for this is Meige Syndrome.
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Last reviewed October 2011
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