1. Shy-Drager Syndrome Multiple system atrophy with autonomic failure, also called shydrager syndrome,is a progressive disorder of the central and autonomic nervous systems. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921961623.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Neurology By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Shy-Drager Syndrome Shy-Drager is often difficult totreat because of the fluctuations in blood pressure. The general treatment course is aimed at controlling symptoms. Anti-Parkinson medication, such as L-dopa, may be helpful but should be used with caution because it can lower blood pressure, causing blackouts. To relieve low blood pressure, dietary increases of salt and fluid may be beneficial. Medications to elevate blood pressure such as corticosteroids may cause side effects and should be carefully monitored by a physician. Alpha-adrenergic medications, metoclopramide, ergotamine derivatives, and indomethacin are useful in many cases. Sleeping in a head-up position at night may reduce headaches and morning dizziness. An artificial feeding tube or breathing tube may be surgically inserted for management of swallowing and breathing difficulties. In rare cases, a pacemaker may be implanted to correct heart irregularities. Shy-Drager usually ends in death 7 to 10 years after the onset of symptoms. Pneumonia is the most common cause of death, although irregularities in heart beat may be responsible for death in some patients.

2. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Multiple System Atrophy MEDLINEplus looks at this disorder and its symptoms, signs and tests, treatmentand prevention. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000757.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Multiple system atrophy Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Central nervous system Alternative names Return to top Shy-Drager syndrome; Neurologic orthostatic hypotension; Shy-McGee-Drager syndrome; Parkinson's plus syndrome Definition Return to top Multiple system atrophy is a degenerative disorder characterized by the following: Progressive damage to the nervous system, leading to low blood pressure when standing, difficulty urinating, and abnormal breathing during sleep Muscle tremor and rigidity Slow movement Disrupted REM sleep patterns Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare degenerative condition. Its symptoms are similar to those of Parkinson's disease in that patients may move slowly, be tremulous, and have a shuffling gait. However, in MSA there is more widespread neurologic damage and damage to the autonomic nervous system (the portion of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions). There is progressive degeneration of the nervous system, with damage to all parts of the nervous system, including the brain.

3. National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke (NINDS) (Multiple System Atrophy)A look at this disorder, its treatment, prognosis, research and organizations. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/shydrger_doc.htm

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6. Www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2K/MB_cgi?term=Shy-Drager shydrager syndrome - MayoClinic.comshy-drager syndrome is a rare progressive degenerative disorder of the nervoussystem. It s considered a form of multiple system atrophy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2K/MB_cgi?term=Shy-Drager Syndrome

7. Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center Short article about MSA, including references and a shydrager syndrome mail list. http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/gcrc/adc/msa.html

Navigation Autonomic Dysfunction Center Home General Information Patient Information Research Information ... Make a Donation Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center Autonomic Dysfunction Center Home The Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center was established in 1978 as the first international center for patient care, research, and training focusing exclusively on disorders of the autonomic nervous system. Vanderbilt Medical Center VUMC Search VUMC Help Vanderbilt Homepage Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. URL: http://www.mc.Vanderbilt.Edu/ For More Information about the VUMC Web site, contact: webmaster@www.mc.Vanderbilt.Edu For questions concerning this Web site contact: sachin.paranjape@vanderbilt.edu

8. WE MOVE - Multiple System Atrophy Symptoms, complications and treatment of MSA. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Shy-Drager Syndrome National Institutes of Health shydrager syndrome - information about the Shy Drager Forum - discuss and comment on Shy Drager Syndrome (Multiple http://www.ability.org.uk/Shy_Drager_Syndrome.html

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10. WE MOVE - Worldwide Education And Awareness For Movement Disorders Education materials on movement disorders. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Introduction: Shy-Drager Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to shydrager syndrome as a medical condition including symptoms,diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/shy_drager_syndrome/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Shy-Drager Syndrome Next sections Basic Summary for Shy-Drager Syndrome Prognosis of Shy-Drager Syndrome Types of Shy-Drager Syndrome Symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome ... Complications of Shy-Drager Syndrome Next chapters: Soto's Syndrome Spasticity Progressive Spinobulbar muscular atrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy ... Feedback Introduction: Shy-Drager Syndrome Shy-Drager Syndrome: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) with postural hypotension, also called Shy-Drager syndrome, is a progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems. Researching symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome: Further information about the symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome is available including a list of symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Shy-Drager Syndrome , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Shy-Drager Syndrome: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Shy-Drager Syndrome , or research misdiagnosis of other diseases Treatments for Shy-Drager Syndrome: Various information is available about treatments available for Shy-Drager Syndrome , or research treatments for other diseases.

12. SDS/MSA Support Group The SDS/MSA Support Group has another web site www.shydrager-syndrome.org to enhance the knowledge and accessibility of knowledge for our http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Symptoms Of Shy-Drager Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com Symptoms of shydrager syndrome including signs, symptoms, incubation period,duration, and correct diagnosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/shy_drager_syndrome/symptoms.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Shy-Drager Syndrome Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Shy-Drager Syndrome Next sections Complications of Shy-Drager Syndrome Misdiagnosis of Shy-Drager Syndrome Treatments for Shy-Drager Syndrome Articles about Shy-Drager Syndrome ... Glossary for Shy-Drager Syndrome Next chapters: Soto's Syndrome Spasticity Progressive Spinobulbar muscular atrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy ... Feedback Symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome General information about symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome. Furthermore, symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome. List of symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Shy-Drager Syndrome includes: Postural hypotension Orthostatic hypotension Autonomic failure Chronic constipation ... Inability to sweat Symptoms of olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) subtype: Balance difficulties Coordination difficulties Speech difficulties Parkinson's-like symptoms - in parkinsonian or mixed subtypes

14. Welcome Primary Disorders (e.g. Orthostatic Intolerance Conditions, MSA /shydrager syndromes) Secondary, or Acquired Disorders (e.g. Diabetes Mellitus) http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Shy-Drager Syndrome In Ch. 91, Movement D shydrager syndrome usually develops between the ages of 37 and 75. Shy-Dragersyndrome is thought to be a form of multiple systems atrophy—a group of http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch091/ch091f.html

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16. MSA Parkinsonism Cerebellar Features. Autonomic Failure. Striatonigral Degeneration. Sporadic Olivopontcerebellar Atrophy. Shy Drager Syndrome http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Shy-Drager Syndrome, Movement Disorders, THE MERCK MANUAL OF HEALTH & AGING shydrager syndrome, like Parkinson s disease, causes tremors when muscles are at shy-drager syndrome usually develops between the ages of 37 and 75. http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/sec3/ch30/ch30h.html

var locationOverride = "http://www.merck.com/pubs/"; Committed to Providing Medical Information Table of Contents Enlarge Text Reset Text ... Buy the Book SECTION 3 Medical Conditions CHAPTER 30 Movement Disorders TOPICS Introduction Myoclonus Dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia and Akathisia ... Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ~ Shy-Drager Syndrome Shy-Drager Syndrome Shy-Drager syndrome, like Parkinson's disease, causes tremors when muscles are at rest (resting tremor). It also causes internal body processes, such as blood pressure control, to malfunction. Shy-Drager syndrome usually develops between the ages of 37 and 75. It is more common among men. The cause is unknown. This syndrome progresses, eventually resulting in death. Shy-Drager syndrome results from deterioration of the parts of the brain that control internal body functions. These parts include nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord. They control such functions as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, the amount of stomach acid secreted, and the speed at which food passes through the digestive tract. Symptoms Like Parkinson's disease, Shy-Drager syndrome causes tremors, rigid muscles, and problems with movements. Walking and speaking become slow. Like people with Parkinson's disease, people with Shy-Drager syndrome may shuffle, have difficulty taking a first step, freeze in the middle of a movement, and have to take many small, quick steps to prevent a fall. Speech may become slurred.

18. Shy-Drager Syndrome Alternative names Return to top. shydrager syndrome; Neurologic orthostatic hypotension; Shy-McGee-Drager syndrome; Parkinson's plus syndrome http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Shy-Drager Syndrome CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00065170.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Shy-Drager syndrome Definition Shy-Drager syndrome (SDS) is a rare condition that causes progressive damage to the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls vital involuntary body functions such as heart rate, breathing, and intestinal, urinary, and sexual functions. The autonomic nervous system also controls skin and body temperature, and how the body responds to stress . Shy-Drager syndrome leads to dizziness or fainting when standing up, urinary incontinence impotence , and muscle tremors Description SDS was named for neurologists Milton Shy, M.D., from the National Institutes of Health, and Glenn Drager, M.D., from the Baylor College of Medicine, who first described the condition in 1960. It affects one of every 10,000 people, typically those between ages 50-70. It affects more men than women. In severe cases, the person cannot even stand up. Symptoms can be mild as well. Sometimes, people with mild cases are misdiagnosed as having anxiety or hypertension.

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