What Are The Symptoms Of Multiple System Atrophy?

Rigid Muscles

Multiple system atrophy patients may have rigid muscles, particularly with the Parkinsonian type of the condition. Many of the symptoms of this form of multiple system atrophy mimic the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, making it difficult to reach a diagnosis. An unsteady gait and muscle rigidity are both seen in Parkinson's disease. Diagnosis is usually done through clinical examinations and imaging tests. Doctors usually determine the condition is possibly or probably multiple system atrophy, but they have trouble definitively diagnosing it, and some patients never receive a proper diagnosis. When patients present with rigid muscles, doctors will often use medications to reduce the symptoms that mimic Parkinson's disease. Patients can sometimes benefit from the same medications that treat Parkinson's disease.

Continue to reveal when movement can indicate the presence of multiple system atrophy next.