Khat consumption as a modifiable risk factor for chewing dystonia

Abstract Chewing dystonia, a variant of focal task-specific dystonia, is a rarely reported condition that causes remarkable decrement in quality-of-life, social embarrassment, and associated mental stress. In this article, we present two case studies that extend previous observations, which indicate...

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Published inAnnals of Movement Disorders Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 25 - 28
Main Authors Mehta, Anish, Dugani, Pooja, Rangaiah, Pradeep, Javali, Mahendra, Acharya, Purshottam, Srinivasa, Rangasetty
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01.04.2024
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catha edulis
chewing dystonia
focal dystonia
khat
task-specific dystonia
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Summary:Abstract Chewing dystonia, a variant of focal task-specific dystonia, is a rarely reported condition that causes remarkable decrement in quality-of-life, social embarrassment, and associated mental stress. In this article, we present two case studies that extend previous observations, which indicate a putative association between khat ( Catha edulis ) consumption and chewing dystonia. While pharmacological treatments such as botulinum toxin injections may be an option, a substantial proportion of affected individuals do not achieve optimal outcomes. If preventable, a medical condition ought to be prevented. The observations presented in the two case studies discussed indicate that khat consumption may be a modifiable risk factor for chewing dystonia.
ISSN:2590-3446
2590-3454
DOI:10.4103/aomd.aomd_29_23