What Is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy?
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain disorder. It causes serious and permanent problems with control of gait (walking) and balance.
The most obvious sign of the Сòòò½APP is when you can't aim your eyes properly. This occurs because of lesions in the area of the brain that coordinates eye movements. Some patients describe this effect as a blurring.
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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Symptoms
When brain cells in the brainstem deteriorate, they cause symptoms of PSP.ÌýPSP patients often show alterations of mood and behavior. These can include:
- depression,
- apathy, or
- progressive mild dementia.
The pattern of signs and symptoms, however, can be quite different from person to person.