Spasmus Nulans

Spasmus Nulans is a rare movement disorder that occurs in infants between 2 and 8 months of age. Characterized by episodes of slow nodding movements of the head at a speed of 2-3 movements per second.

Attacks last from a few seconds to several hours and can occur up to 100 times a day. Usually accompanied by nystagmus (involuntary eye movements) and mild spasm of the neck muscles. In this case, the child’s consciousness is not impaired, and he can control head movements outside of attacks.

The causes of sternocleidomastoid spasm are not fully understood. It is believed to be a functional disorder associated with immaturity of the brain structures responsible for controlling movement.

The prognosis is favorable. In most cases, symptoms disappear on their own by 1-2 years, leaving no consequences. Special treatment is usually not required. In rare severe cases, anticonvulsants are prescribed.

With correct diagnosis and the absence of other developmental disorders, sternocleidomastoid spasm is not a cause for concern, since it goes away with age without visible consequences.

Nodding spasms (Spasmus Nulans) is a convulsive condition of the neck in a child, manifested by slow nodding movements of the head and nestagmus. The attacks are short-lived. Fluctuation of the head occurs in the joints of the back of the head and in the neck. A distinctive feature of the disease is that the diagnosis is made based on the physical manifestations of the syndrome. That is, a detailed analysis of the external signs of the disease is necessary. Treatment of seizures is carried out exclusively by a conservative method and involves the prescription of antispasmodics and physiotherapy.

Stomach sternocleidomatitis, also known as spasmus nulans, is a rare but common neuromuscular disorder in children, usually presenting before one year of age. Despite its rather characteristic symptoms, Kuvatlova convulsive syndrome is not always diagnosed and recognized during its manifestation. In some children, the disease may appear later in life and last longer. There are two main forms of Kuttlova muscle cramp:

1. Emerging - characterized by a rapid onset and progression of the disease, impaired muscle tone in the face and neck, slow recovery, decreased muscle fatigue, weight loss and psychomotor development.

2. Non-progressive - does not progress, it is characterized by simply a non-developing symptomatic manifestation - muscle cramps lasting about a minute, which usually begin around the eye or temple. Symptoms do not improve and instead get worse over time. Some researchers describe cases of a progressive form of the disease in their work.

Kuvetlova convulsive syndrome can have several varieties. One of the main ones is the paretic variants of Kutilova, in which only clonic paralysis occurs. In this case, the disease occurs in a mild form in newborns. The likelihood of their occurrence is high after childbirth. The causes of Kivatova seizures can be trauma to the cervical spine, impaired blood circulation in the spinal cord, or insufficient oxygen supply to the brain (hypoxia).

One of the main reasons for the occurrence of Kutilov convulsive syndrome is the high level of lactic acid in muscle tissue. This is often associated with impaired muscle function due to hypoxia or anoxia. However, sometimes the source of this disease can also be a genetic predisposition to the absence of specific mitochondrial DNA. In other words, this disease often occurs when the process of energy production in the muscles is disrupted. Bacterial or viral infections, toxic substances, severe anemia and hypoglycemia can trigger the development of a seizure.