Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Learning Center

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Progressive supranuclear palsy is a disorder caused by damage to certain nerve cells in the brain, characterized by progressive lack of coordination, stiffness of the neck and trunk, difficulties with eye movement, slow...

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Symptoms
Changes in expressions of the face; Deeply lined face; Different size pupils; Difficulty swallowing; General slowness...
Causes
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a condition that causes symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease. It involv...
Tests
An exam of the nervous system (neurological examination) may show: Limited eye movements; Mild dementia; Normal visio...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. There is no known cure for progressive supranuclear palsy. Levodopa and...
Risk Factors
  • Elderly
  • Male Gender
Complications
Blood clot in veins (deep vein thrombosis; Lack of control over gaze; Loss of brain functions over time; Pneumonia; P...
Prevention
PSP cannot be prevented.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you often fall, and if you have a stiff neck/body and vision problems. Also, call i...

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