The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy may include:
List of 33 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Symptoms
Note that Progressive Supranuclear Palsy symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Progressive Supranuclear Palsy signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
The most obvious sign of the disease is an inability to aim the eyes properly, which occurs because of lesions in the area of the brain that coordinates eye movements. Some patients describe this effect as a blurring. PSP patients often show alterations of mood and behavior, including depression and apathy as well as progressive mild dementia. It must be emphasized that the pattern of signs and symptoms can be quite different from person to person. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy signs or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Progressive Supranuclear Palsy symptoms.
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