Spasmus nutans

Treatment:

The benign form of spasmus nutans requires not treatment. Other conditions causing spasmus nutans must be treated individually.

Expectations (prognosis):

Usually there is a spontaneous resolution.

Complications:

There are usually no complications.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have nystagmus, head nodding, or other symptoms (to rule out causative conditions such as tumors).