What are the causes?

Dystonia is caused by incorrect signals from the brain to the affected body part.

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The 'Dystonia Matters Podcast' returns for its fourth season, with lots of new, fresh stories from those within the dystonia community.
Episode 1: Rebecca's story

For the first episode of Season Four, Dayna is joined by the wonderful author of ' Freefall Dysfunctionally Me', Rebecca!
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What is dystonia?

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that is estimated to affect at least 100,000 people in the UK. Learn about it here and request an information booklet.
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What causes dystonia?

The cause of dystonia is not yet fully understood, in some cases at least it can be attributed to a chemical imbalance in the part of the brain called the basal ganglia, a part which helps to control movement.
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