Symptoms
Oromandibular Symptoms
- difficulty opening the mouth (trismus)
- clenching or grinding of the teeth (bruxism)
- spasms of jaw opening
- sideways deviation or protrusion of the jaw
- lip tightening and pursing
- drawing back (retraction) of the corners of the mouth
- deviation or protrusion of the tongue.
- jaw pain
- difficulties eating and drinking
- difficulties speaking (dysarthria).
Blepharospasm symptoms
- the first symptom to appear is an increased rate of blinking .
- uncontrollable squinting/closing of eyes
- light sensitivity(photophobic)
- squinting/eyes closing during speech
- uncontrollable eyes closing shut (rare instances completely causing blindness)
In addition, in some patients, the dystonic spasms may sometimes be provoked by certain activities, such as talking, chewing, or biting. Particular activities or sensory tricks may sometimes temporarily alleviate OMD symptoms, including chewing gum, talking, placing a toothpick in the mouth, lightly touching the lips or chin, or applying pressure beneath the chin.
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