Shy-Drager Syndrome Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Shy-Drager Syndrome.
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Symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome
Symptoms associated with the involuntary nerves usually occur first. Motor problems similar to those found with Parkinson's Disease may develop later. Symptoms include:
- Dizziness or fainting when standing or sitting up, or changing positions
- Dizziness may be worse in the morning or after meals
- Fatigue after physical exertion
- Muscle weakness
- Neck ache, which may radiate to the shoulders
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Impotence in men
- Loss of sex drive
- Inability to control bowels or bladder ( Urinary Incontinence-Female )
- Urinary frequency and urgency that may be especially bothersome at night (occurs early in the disease)
- Gasping or noisy breathing
- Short stops in breathing during sleep ( Sleep Apnea )
- Impaired temperature control
- Reduced sweating
- Dry skin
- Vision problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Slurred, faint speech
- Trouble swallowing
- Poor balance
- Unsteady walking
- Tremors
- Stiffness
- Slow movements
- Loss of facial expression
- Dementia (occurs late in the disease)
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