What causes dystonia? The cause of dystonia is not fully understood. There seems to be an underlying problem with the region of the brain called the basal ganglia which helps co-ordinate movements. The causes of dystonia are described as primary or secondary. Primary dystonia. Primary means the dystonia has been passed down through your genes
Secondary dystonia: This is when dystonia is a symptom of another condition or issue. Dystonia plus:These are neurological conditions where dystonia is a main symptom, but there are other symptoms, too. Secondary dystonia causes. Secondary dystonia can happen because of, or in connection with, a wide range of reasons: Brain tumors.
by PN van Harten 2024 Cited by 281Drugs that may cause acute dystonia. Antipsychotic drugs are the most common cause of dystonia that has been induced by drug treatment. These agents are
Dystonia - If caused by antidepressants switching drugs is the main strategy. Low dose aripiprazole can be used for orofacial and buccal dystonias from SSRIs.
by PN van Harten 2024 Cited by 281Summary points Acute dystonia induced by drug treatment can be caused by antipsychotic, antiemetic, and antidepressant drugs Acute dystonia
by SN Caroff 2024 Cited by 8Tardive dystonia: late-onset and persistent dystonia caused by antipsychotic drugs. This list is generated based on data provided by Crossref.
It is not widely recognized that antipsychotic drugs can cause late-onset and persistent dystonia. This dystonia, which we call tardive dystonia
Inherited disorders are transmitted genetically. In acquired forms, dystonia is caused by damage or degeneration of the brain (e.g. after a brain injury or stroke) or exposure to particular drugs. In idiopathic dystonia there is no identifiable cause and no structural damage or degeneration to the brain. Dystonia Classification
Dystonia is thought to be caused by a problem with the part of the brain that controls movement. Primary and secondary dystonia may have different underlying causes. Causes of primary dystonia. Primary dystonia often begins in childhood. This type of dystonia is more likely to have a recognised genetic cause. Causes of secondary dystonia
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Well done, WW.