Dystonia Association of Kentucky
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Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder causing severe, painful, involuntary muscle spasms. This can cause twisting or jerking repetitive movements or abnormal and uncomfortable positions or postures. Dystonia may affect any body part, any area of the body, half of the body, or the entire body. In most people with dystonia, the cause is not known. Several forms of dystonia, including one called DYT1, are due to a change in a gene. These forms can be passed from parent to child. Some cases of dystonia may be caused by exposure to toxins or poisons or to certain prescription medicines used to treat psychiatric disorders.
