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A rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice
Spasmodic dysphonia affects up to 50,000 people in North America, and is a subset of dystonia, a muscle contraction disorder ...
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Functional (Psychogenic) Movement Disorders
In addition, some patients may have bizarre gait or difficulties with their balance that are often triggered by psychological of physical stress. Speech and voice disorders are also relatively common ...
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What Do Strange and Overactive Reflexes Say About Your Health?
Healthcare providers sometimes test a person's reflexes as part of a routine or diagnostic exam.Overactive reflexes occur when muscles have an exaggerated reaction. These, along with some strange ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Voice Changed Over 25 Years Ago Due to a Rare Disorder — Here’s What to Know
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia at age 42, causing his voice to become raspy. Here's what to know about the chronic neurological speech disorder.