Diseases and Conditions
Cervical dystonia
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Coping and support
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Risk factors
Risk factors for cervical dystonia include:
- Age. While the disorder can occur in people of any age, it most commonly begins after age 30.
- Your sex. Women are more likely to develop cervical dystonia than are men.
- Family history. If a close family member has cervical dystonia or some other type of dystonia, you are at higher risk of developing the disorder.
