What Are The Types Of Dystonia?

Spasmodic Dystonia

Spasmodic dystonia is a type of focal dystonia that produces its main effects on an individual's vocal cords. Spasmodic dystonia can also be referred to as voice dystonia and laryngeal dystonia. Spasmodic dystonia can cause a patient's vocal cords to pull toward each other involuntarily, or it can cause them to pull away from each other. Adductor laryngeal dystonia defines when the vocal cords are forced together, and the patient produces a strangulated element when speaking. Abductor laryngeal dystonia occurs when the vocal cords are forced apart, and the patient produces a breathy element to their voice. Spasmodic dystonia can be made worse when an affected individual is tired and or anxious, unlike other forms of dystonia that are made worse when trying to perform a task. Spasmodic dystonia does not produce adverse effects when it comes to a patient's mind or their senses. Spasmodic dystonia can occur independently, or it may be paired with dystonia of a neighboring part of the body. In these cases, spasmodic dystonia would be considered a form of segmental dystonia.

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