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Nerve Injury
Basal ganglia dysfunction is a problem with the basal ganglia, the deep brain structures that help start and control movement.
Alternative Names
Extra-pyramidal syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Conditions that cause injury to the brain can damage the basal ganglia. Such conditions include:
- Drug overdose
- Head injury
- Infection
- Liver disease
- Metabolic problems
Multiple sclerosis - Side effects of certain medications
- Stroke
- Tumors
Many brain disorders are associated with basal ganglia...
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