neurodegenerative
Progressive supranuclear palsy
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a late-onset disease involving the gradual deterioration and death of specific volumes of the brain, linked to 4-repeat tau pathology. The condition leads to symptoms including loss of balance, slowing of movement, difficulty moving the eyes, and impairment. PSP may be mistaken for other types of neurodegeneration such as Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal and Alzheimer's disease. It is the second most common tauopathy behind Alzheimer's disease. The cause of the condition is uncertain, but involves the accumulation of tau within the brain. Medications such as levodopa and amantadine may be useful in some cases.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Impaired balance
- ·slowed movements
- ·difficulty moving eyes
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Causes — why it happens
- ·Unknown
How it's found
- ·corticobasal
- ·FTDP-17
- ·Alzheimer's disease
Prevention
- ·physical therapy
- ·occupational therapy
Treatment
- ·Medication
- ·physical therapy
- ·occupational therapy
Outlook
- ·Fatal (usually 7–10 years after )
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