What Is Dystonic Reaction?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Other Causes
While a dystonic reaction in particular is caused by the use of certain drugs, dystonia has a number of potential causes. One of these is poisoning by a heavy metal such as lead. Injuries at birth are also a potential cause, as are other types of brain injury. A stroke can also result in dystonia in some cases.
Dystonia can also occur if the brain is deprived of oxygen for long enough. In addition, infections like encephalitis and tuberculosis can also cause it. Some medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease can also result in dystonia, while Wilson’s disease and Huntingdon’s disease are also potential causes.
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