Basal ganglia dysfunction

Treatment:
Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder.

Expectations (prognosis):
Prognosis depends on the cause of the dysfunction. Some causes are reversible; others require lifelong treatment.

Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if you have any abnormal or involuntary movements.


Review Date: 7/28/2002
Reviewed By: Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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