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. |
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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...
Complications
Blood clot in veins (deep vein thrombosis; Lack of control over gaze; Loss of brain functions over time; Pneumonia; P...
Prevention
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP; also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome) is a rare disease that gradu...
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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