Parkinson Plus Syndrome

About Parkinson Plus Syndrome

• It is a neurodegenerative disorder that manifest in a similar fashion to Parkinson’s Disease.
• It is also called atypical parkinsonism, refers to a group of neurodegenerative movement disorders that resemble idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) with certain distinguishing clinical and pathophysiological features.
• They attack the brain cells and nerves and lead to movement disorders, just like Parkinson’s.
• There are several conditions that are categorized as Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome, some of which include;
  • Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Corticobasal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD).
• The cause of Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome is unknown, with a combination of genetic and environmental factors usually held responsible.
• Symptoms
  • Tremors in one hand
  • Balance and coordination problems
  • Difficulty walking or shuffling gait
  • Stiffness in the jaw or reduced facial expressions

Treatment: Medication can help some people move more easily and feel less stiff.

Q1: What is the nervous system?

The nervous system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that coordinate and control the functions of the body. It is responsible for receiving, processing, and responding to sensory information from the environment.

Source: 65-year-old patient from France receives India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson Plus Syndrome