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Multiple System Atrophy Details

Expanded Description

Multiple System Atrophy is a rare neurodegenerative disease caused by cell loss in the brain imparing the autonomic nervous system and the motor system.

Prevalence

4.6 ( Per 100,000 Population ) [Source]

Causes

The cause is unknown.

Disorder Symptoms

There are several symptoms that affect people with Multiple System Atrophy.

Name	Description
Impaired balance, coordination and speech	Impaired balance, coordination and speech
Slowed movements	Slowed movements
Stiffness and tremors	Stiffness and tremors
Loss of sweating	Loss of sweating
Tiredness	Tiredness
Impotence in male patients	Impotence in male patients
Blurred vision	Blurred vision
Constipation	Constipation
Swallowing difficulties	Swallowing difficulties
Head or neck pain	Head or neck pain
Urinary difficulties	Urinary difficulties
Sleep disturbances	Sleep disturbances

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is made on physical examination and tests including brain imaging and autonomic function tests.

Diagnostic Tests

No diagnostic test information has been added yet.

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Disorder Treatments

Several treatments are available to treat the symptoms; however, there is no treatment for the disorder itself.

We don't have any treatments yet.

Prognosis

No prognosis information has been added yet

Tips for Living with the Disorder

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