Atypical parkinsonism
Atypical parkinsonism is any type of parkinsonism that isn’t Parkinson’s disease.
Examples of atypical Parkinsonism include:
Multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophy is a rare and progressive disease that is characterized by abnormal deposits of protein in the nervous system. The exact cause is unknown, and it affects about 15,000 to 50,000 Americans.
Symptoms
It shares a lot of initial symptoms with Parkinson’s disease, but they tend to progress faster. They Include:
- Tremor
- Rigidity
- Slowness of movement
- Fainting or light-headedness
- Croaking or quivering
- Bladder control problems
Treatment
Multiple system atrophy currently has no treatment that can help delay the progression. The treatment administered is aimed to target individual symptoms.