Such a diagnosis not only causes unnecessary suffering but precludes appropriate treatment. Secondary cases may occur at any age. PKC and PDC occur more frequently in men than women. In the idiopathic forms, these tests are generally normal whereas in the secondary forms a focal brain lesion may be found. Back to top Treatment Treatment for dystonia is designed to help lessen the symptoms of spasms, pain, and disturbed postures and functions.
Most therapies are symptomatic, attempting to cover up or release the dystonic spasms.
No single strategy will be appropriate for every case. The goal of any treatment is to achieve the greatest benefits while incurring the fewest risks. It is to allow you to lead a fuller, more productive life, by reducing the effects of dystonia. Establishing a satisfactory regimen requires patience on the part of both the affected individual and the physician. Our poor understanding of the pathophysiology and biochemistry of PKC and PDC makes development of specific therapies difficult.