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Can dystonia affect muscles such as the heart or diaphragm, or other organs?
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NO: Typically dystonia affects skeletal muscle such as the muscles of the arms and legs for example. Internal organs are made up of different muscle called smooth muscle which is not typically affected by dystonia.
Answered 12/9/2022
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No.: Dystonias manifest as abnormal posturing, pain, cramps, or smacking. They do not directly affect the heart or diaphragm.
Answered 8/5/2013
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