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My Husband Was Told By The Doctor That He Has MSA (multiple System Atrophy) Which Is Under The Parkinsonism Umbrella. Anyone Else Have This?

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Rowlett, TX
June 17, 2024
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Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is indeed a type of parkinsonism, which is a syndrome characterized by symptoms such as bradykinesia (slowed movements), tremors, loss of balance, and stiffness. MSA falls under the broader category of parkinsonism, which includes other conditions like drug-induced parkinsonism, progressive Show Full Answer

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is indeed a type of parkinsonism, which is a syndrome characterized by symptoms such as bradykinesia (slowed movements), tremors, loss of balance, and stiffness. MSA falls under the broader category of parkinsonism, which includes other conditions like drug-induced parkinsonism, progressive supranuclear palsy, vascular parkinsonism, dementia with Lewy bodies, and corticobasal degeneration.

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June 17, 2024

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