PSP- progressive supranuclear palsy

Question 1

what are differences between PSP and PD

Answer 1

PSP is more rapidly progressive
PSP tends to stand extremely straight
PSP leans back 
PD has tremors 
They each have an accumulation of different proteins

Question 2

do symptoms respond to medication?

Answer 2

not usually

Question 3

what is the cause of PSP

Answer 3

damage to nerve cells in the brain, mainly brainstem
exact cause is unknown
could be from cellular damage from free radicals

Question 4

what is the prognosis

Answer 4

disease progressively gets worse, with people coming severely disabled within 3-5 years onset

Question 5

what is the main cause of death with PSP

Answer 5

pneumonia … chocking is the next cause

Question 6

what is PSP

Answer 6

uncommon brain disorder that affects movement and thinking

Question 7

what are some signs and symptoms of PSP

Answer 7

eyes blinking too much
unexplained falls
loss of balance
trouble shifting eyes up and down