Meige’s syndrome (also translated as “Meige’s syndrome”) is also known as idiopathic blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome. It is a rare type of segmental dystonia, belonging to a form of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, characterized by blepharospasm, difficulty in opening the eyes, with or without involuntary movements of the mouth and mandible. This syndrome manifests as … Read more
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, sustained, or repetitive muscle contractions that cause twisting or abnormal postures of body parts. These conditions are marked by co-contraction of agonist and antagonist muscles, and overflow phenomena, typically categorized into focal, segmental, multifocal, generalized, and hemidystonia. Sensory tricks (sensory trick / geste antagoniste) refer to voluntary … Read more
Image Source | Internet 『Meige Syndrome (MS)』 is a focal/segmental cranial dystonia that involves eyelid spasms and/or involuntary contractions of the submandibular muscles, leading to segmental dystonia. As the disease progresses, it gradually affects the entire facial and even neck muscles. Currently, MS is classified into 4 types based on the affected areas of dystonia: … Read more
Blepharospasm (BSP) is a focal dystonia characterized by involuntary closure of the eyelids and difficulty in opening them, usually caused by spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Its prevalence varies significantly by region, approximately (20-133)/million, and it is more common in women aged 50-70, with a male-to-female ratio of about 1:2.3. Risk factors include … Read more
Eye Twitching “Eye twitching” usually refers to minor eyelid spasms related to fatigue, stress, or caffeine, which typically last from a few seconds to a few minutes before resolving on their own. This symptom is also known as eyelid tremor, characterized by repetitive, involuntary contractions of the eyelid muscles, often occurring in the upper eyelid. … Read more