Progressive supranuclear paralysis causes muscle rigidity , inability to move the eyes and muscle weakness in the throat .
More common in men .
CAUSE
The cause of damage to the basal ganglia and brain stem unknown .
SYMPTOMS
This disease usually appears in middle age , in the form of an inability to move the eyes upward .
Progressive supranuclear paralysis developed into great rigidity and inability to perform daily functions .
Unstable posture and frequent falls , difficulty swallowing and berbidara and movements become slow .
Other symptoms sometimes appear until the advanced stage , in the form of emotional or personality changes , sleep disturbances and loss of cognitive abilities ( eg, forgetfulness ) .
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is based on symptoms.
TREATMENT
Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease can sometimes alleviate the symptoms of this disease .
Usually given levodopa , amantadine , amitriptyline , desipramine and yohimbine .
Botulinum toxin can be used to treat blepharospasm and other dystonia sometimes occurs in this disease .
Artificial tears can mmembantu prevent dry eye can occur due to eye blink less frequently .
Therapeutic conversation can be done to teach safer swallowing techniques .
