Signs Of Tardive Dyskinesia

Disfigured Facial Features

With severe cases of tardive dyskinesia, there can be neurological impairments that lead to disfigured facial features. The disfigurement may be caused by involuntary movements twisting the face out of shape or damaging the muscles. It may also be caused by problems in the brain leading to a difference in how the facial muscles function. Facial disfigurement is a rare complication that typically occurs only in severe cases. Studies show about sixty to seventy percent of tardive dyskinesia cases are mild, while only around three percent cause extremely severe symptoms. If patients are experiencing uncontrolled movements or neurological symptoms causing visible disfigurement, they should talk to their doctor and may need to seek emergency medical attention.