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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Learning Center

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Progressive supranuclear palsy is a movement disorder caused by damage to certain nerve cells in the brain.Dementia-nuchal dystonia; Richardson-Steele-Olszewski syndrome; Palsy- progressive supranuclear.Progressive supr...

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Causes
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a condition that causes symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease.It involve...
Tests
An exam of the nervous system (neurological examination) may show:Limited eye movementsMild dementia Normal vision, h...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. There is no known cure for progressive supranuclear palsy.Levodopa and ...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you often fall, and if you have a stiff neck/body and vision problems.Also, call if...

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