LINGUOFACIAL DYSKINESIA

SYMPTOMS

Linguofacial Dyskinesia symptoms are characterized by uncontrollable and unusual movements in your face and limbs. These movements may be either rapid or slow, which makes it difficult for you to stay active or work. They are as follows:

• Unintentionally blinking your eyes
• Lip-smacking or puckering
• Puff your cheeks out
• Scowling
• Swaying from one side to the other
• Flapping of arms
• Wiggling your fingers
• Thrusting out your pelvis

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.

DIAGNOSIS

To diagnose Linguofacial Dyskinesia, your doctor may perform the following:

• Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) 
• CT or MRI Scan
• Blood Tests

Additionally, your doctor may also do the test whether you have another disease that produces irregular movements, such as:

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Huntington’s disease
• Cerebral Palsy
• Tourette’s syndrome
• Stroke

TREATMENT

The prevention of Linguofacial Dyskinesia is critical. Also, the only guaranteed way of preventing this condition is to minimize using dopamine receptor-blocking drugs. 

Moreover, to manage Linguofacial Dyskinesia, the FDA has approved two medications, Deutetrabenazine (Austedo) and Valbenazine (Ingrezza). These medications operate in the same ways to alter the amount of dopamine flow within brain regions that govern certain types of motions.

There are also natural remedies that may aid in managing symptoms. These includes:

• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin E
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Melatonin

Aside from medications and natural remedies, Lesioning surgery may also be a treatment for this disease. This is performed to treat movement disorders and regulate the movement.