Dystonia

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Risk Factors and Causes

The basal ganglia are groups of cells that are located in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain and contribute to some aspects of voluntary movement. If these cells are compromised or do not communicate effectively with other areas of the body, dystonia can result.

People who are carriers of a gene mutation called DYT1 are at increased risk for some forms of dystonia. Researchers are not certain how this mutation leads to dystonia, but the connection is being studi...Read the full article