Multiple System Atrophy

Multiple system atrophy (also known as MSA), is a rare degenerative neurological disease. It impairs sufferers’ movement disorders, balance and autonomic functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, bladder control, and digestion. There are three manifestations of multiple system atrophy: Shy-Drager syndrome, striatonigral degeneration, and olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA). It has several clinical features of Parkinson's disease, and sometimes it is referred to as the "Parkinsonism-plus syndromes." It develops in adulthood, with typical age of onset in the late 50s to early 60s. Men are easier to get this disease than women.

At present, there is no cure for MSA. However, medications, stem cell treatment, and life style changes can help manage symptoms.

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