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About Dystonia Dystonia Defined What is Dystonia? How is Dystonia Diagnosed? What Form of Dystonia Do I Have? Age of onset How the body is affected Cause Primary Secondary Dystonia-plus Additional disorders and conditions Prognosis Forms of Dystonia Focal dystonias Blepharospasm More Info - Blepharospasm Cervical dystonia More Info - Cervical dystonia/Spasmodic torticollis Oromandibular dystonia More Info - Oromandibular dystonia (Cranial dystonia) Laryngeal dystonia More Info - Laryngeal dystonia (Spasmodic dysphonia) Writerï¿½s cramp More Info - Writer's cramp (Hand dystonia) Musician's dystonias More Info - Musicians' dystonias Focal hand dystonia Embouchure dystonia Musicians With Dystonia Early onset generalized dystonia More Info - Early-onset generalized dystonia Dopa-responsive dystonia More Info - Dopa-responsive dystonia Myoclonic dystonia More Info - Myoclonic dystonia Paroxysmal dyskinesias More Info - Paroxysmal dystonia and dyskinesias Rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism More Info - Rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism More Info - X-linked Dystonia-parkinsonism Secondary dystonia More Info - Secondary dystonias Trauma More Info Drug-Induced More Info Toxins Neurological and Metabolic Disorders Psychogenic dystonia More Info - Psychogenic dystonia Genetics DNA, genes, and proteins Dystonia genes Early onset dystonia Dopa-responsive dystonia Myoclonic dystonia Rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism Preimplantation genetic diagnosis Related & Differential Disorders Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Symptoms FAQ Causes FAQ Prognosis Glossary Treatments Non-Drug Therapies Physical therapy Goals Posture and Alignment Tips to Maintain Alignment Daily Activities and Exercise Stretching and Strengthening Stress Management Voice/Speech therapy Oral Medications Anticholinergics Benzodiazepines Baclofen Dopaminergic agents/Dopamine-depleting agents Tetrabenezine Botulinum Toxin Injections Forms of botulinum toxin Methods Optimizing results Immunity Reimbursement Surgery Surgery overview Peripheral surgeries Cervical Dystonia - Bertrand Procedure Laryngeal Dystonia - Selective Denervation and Reinervation Laryngeal Dystonia – Thyroplasty Blepharospasm - Myectomy Generalized Dystonia - Intrathecal Baclofen Brain surgeries Lesioning Procedures Deep Brain Stimulation DBS Reimbursement Guide & Codes Comparing Lesioning & DBS Children & Brain Surgery Discussing surgery with your doctor Complementary Therapy Find a Healthcare Professional Join Healthcare Professionals Form Frequently Asked Questions Dystonia Patient Registries	Quick Facts about X-linked Dystonia-parkinsonism X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP) is a genetic form of dystonia that includes symptoms of both dystonia and parkinsonism. XDP affects males of Filipino descent almost exclusively. It is one of the very few degenerative dystonia syndromes Treatment may include physical therapy, oral medications, and botulinum toxin injections. Click here for more information.

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Quick Facts about X-linked Dystonia-parkinsonism

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