neurodegenerative
Multiple system atrophy
Multiple system (MSA) is a rare disorder characterized by tremors, slow movement, muscle rigidity, postural instability, and . This is caused by progressive of neurons in several parts of the brain including the basal ganglia, inferior olivary nucleus, and . MSA was first described in 1960 by Milton Shy and Glen Drager and is also known as Shy–Drager .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
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Causes — why it happens
- ·Unknown
How it's found
- ·MRI, CT scan, autopsy
Treatment
- ·Physical therapy, hospice care
Complications
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Outlook
- ·Life expectancy 6–12 years after onset of symptoms
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