A rare condition where there is failure of the autonomic nervous system and abnormalities in muscle function. A person with Shy-Drager Syndrome has symptoms of Parkinson's (Parkinsonism), extremely low blood pressure that worsens upon standing, bladder problems, severe constipation, and decreased sweating.
Similar to some aspects of Parkinson's disease this involves poor control of sympathetic functions.
A degenerative condition characterized by low blood pressure when standing. It may lead to parkinsonism, rigidity, ataxia, fainting, or incontinence.
A mysterious progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems, also called multiple system atrophy with postural hypotension. Postural (or orthostatic) hypotension is an excessive drop in blood pressure when the patient stands up, which causes dizziness or momentary blackouts. Symptoms of autonomic failure such as constipation , impotence in men, and urinary incontinence usually predominate early in the course of the disease. Constipation may be unrelenting. Other symptoms that may develop later include impaired speech, difficulties with breathing and swallowing, and inability to sweat (anhidrosis). extrapyramidal symptoms or cerebellar symptoms may predominate early in the course. There may be tremors and rigidity reminiscent of Parkinson disease. Loud snoring is common, as is sleep apnea . Shy-Drager syndrome usually ends in death within 15 years of the diagnosis. Breathing problems such as aspiration, stridor (high-pitched breathing sounds due to airway obstruction), or cardiopulmonary arrest are the common causes of death. See the entire definition of Shy-Drager syndrome
This is a condition in which the symptoms are the result of abnormalities in motor function and problems in the autonomic nervous system. A person with Shy-Drager Syndrome has Parkinsonism, extremely low blood pressure which worsens upon standing, bladder problems, severe constipation, and decreased sweating. This condition is quite rare.
Shy-Drager syndrome is a rare, progressively degenerative disease of the autonomic nervous system. It is named after Dr Milton Shy and Dr Glenn Drager, who identified this syndrome in 1960.
