Secondary cervical dystonia refers to cervical dystonia caused by another neurological condition or injury. There can be many different causes of secondary cervical dystonia symptoms, including neck or head injury, Parkinson’s disease, abnormal birth, abnormal development history, exposure to carbon monoxide, or use of older neuroleptic drugs.

For more information, see Cervical Dystonia.

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