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A 33-year-old male asked:

How does cervical dystonia affect the vascular system or the blood circulation?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
I have no knowledge of any causal relationship between cervical dystonia and cardiovascular system.
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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Neurology 47 years experience
True cervical dystonia is a movement disorder affecting muscular tension, contractions, and abnormal posture. Unless you were elderly, possessing significant extra cranial artery stenosis, there would be absolutely no effect on circulatory function.
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