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Torticollis
A condition in which the neck is twisted abnormally to one side. The head tilts in one direction, while the chin turns to another.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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What is torticollis?
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Can torticollis be cured?
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Anyone had torticollis surgery success?
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Can massage help to improve torticollis?
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What are the tests to detect torticollis?
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What more can i do to get rid of torticollis?
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What is the procedure of a Torticollis surgery?
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What are the preventive measures for torticollis?
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A 41-year old asked:
Torticollis - which treatment should I try first?
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What are the complications involved in torticollis?
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A 38-year old asked:
Please tell me what can I do treat torticollis effectively?
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A 30-year old asked:
I started getting torticollis a couple of days ago. Will I be back to normal by next week?
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A 46-year old asked:
Could congential torticollis that was never diagnosed in childhood be treated now that i'm an adult?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How long does torticollis last? I've had it since last Wednesday and pills haven't helped at all. I've tried heat aswell and that hasn't helped.
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A 35-year old asked:
How is spasmodic torticollis treated?
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How is spasmodic torticollis detected?
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A 37-year old asked:
What can I do about torticollis and bdd?
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What are the causes of spasmodic torticollis?
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What is the treatment for spasmodic torticollis?
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What oral medications can help spasmodic torticollis?
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What is the best treatment for a spasmodic torticollis?
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A 32-year old asked:
What exactly is spasmodic torticollis? Can it be treated?
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A 32-year old asked:
Need doctor's help! What doctor checks for plagiocephaly and torticollis?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the condition congenital muscular torticollis?
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A 35-year old asked:
How does one get congenital torticollis (head tilted to the left)?
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A 43-year old asked:
Are there any effective herbal treatments for acquired torticollis?
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A 32-year old asked:
My mum was diagnosed with torticollis, could her chest pain be related in any way?
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A 29-year old female asked:
My bby dr said she had torticollis congenital she 5 mnth old now Is this serious? And what could have caused this?i was abused while preg, is that y?
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Is corrective jaw surgery effective for torticollis?
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