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
• Impotence
• Urinary incontinence
• Impaired speech
• Breathing difficulties
• Swallowing difficulties
• Inability to sweat
• Symptoms of olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) subtype:
  • Balance difficulties
  • Coordination difficulties
  • Speech difficulties
• Parkinson's-like symptoms - in parkinsonian or mixed subtypes
  • Slow movement
  • Stiff muscles

Symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome: The disorder is characterized by postural (or orthostatic) hypotension—an excessive drop in blood pressure when the patient stands up, which causes dizziness or momentary blackouts. ¹

In all three forms of MSA, the patient can have orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension and 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 and hard to manage. Shy-Drager syndrome may be difficult to diagnose in the early stages. For the majority of patients, blood pressure is low when the patients stand up and high when the patients lie down. Other symptoms that may develop include impaired speech, difficulties with breathing and swallowing, and inability to sweat. ¹

More symptoms of Shy-Drager Syndrome: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Shy-Drager Syndrome, underlying causes of Shy-Drager Syndrome, associated conditions for Shy-Drager Syndrome, risk factors for Shy-Drager Syndrome, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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