Some Causes of Dystonia
Some Causes of Dystonia
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Type |
Examples |
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Disorders |
Genetic disorders, such as generalized dystonia and dopa-responsive dystonia A severe lack of oxygen to the brain (which may occur at birth or later in life) Toxicity due to accumulation of certain metals (such as copper in Wilson disease) |
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Drugs |
Drugs used to relieve nausea (antiemetics), such as metoclopramide and prochlorperazine Drugs used to treat psychosis (antipsychotic drugs), such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, and thiothixene |