Progressive supranuclear palsy

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Progressive supranuclear palsy is one type of cerebral degenerative disease. It is also called as simply PSP disease. PSP was first discovered by Dr J. Clifford Richardson in year 1950. It is mainly affecting brain. Progressive supranuclear palsy is an uncommon brain disorder that causes serious permanent problems with control of walk and balance.

Causes of Progressive supranuclear palsy

• Progressive supranuclear palsy is mainly caused by slowly deterioration of brain cells.
• Sometimes, genetic mutation is also responsible for generating Progressive supranuclear palsy.
• Progressive supranuclear palsy is as well caused by environmental chemicals factors.
• Brain disorder is the major cause of PSP.

What are the different symptoms of PSP?

There are several signs and symptoms occurs in Progressive supranuclear palsy;

• Difficulty in swallowing
• Weight loss
• Rigidity of face
• Faint vision
• Disturbed upright look
• Depression
• Violent behaviors
• Difficulty in sleep
• Balance problem
• Dizziness

Test and diagnosis for Progressive supranuclear palsy

There are various tests available for detecting Progressive supranuclear palsy;

• Physical examination is helpful in detecting progressive supranuclear palsy.
• MRI scan and CT scan are also useful in diagnosis of Progressive supranuclear palsy.
• Progressive supranuclear palsy is also tested by some blood tests.
• Positron-emission tomography is one more method for diagnosis of PSP.

Treatment for Progressive supranuclear palsy

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists are plays an important roles in treatment of Progressive supranuclear palsy. PSP treatments required management of some things such as medication, eating, exercise etc.

• There are various medical treatment available for curing Progressive supranuclear palsy.
• Maintaining proper nutrition diet is also helpful in treatment of PSP.
• Treatment of Progressive supranuclear palsy as well includes speech therapy.
• Sometimes, you can take antidepressant medication for developing chemistry of brain which is helpful in curing Progressive supranuclear palsy