🧩Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is an infrequent neurodegenerative condition that affects specific brain areas. The term "PSP" describes its nature: "Progressive" indicates escalating symptoms, "Supranuclear" points to the impairment of eye movement beyond the primary eye control centers, and "Palsy" signifies muscle weakness. While bearing similarities to Parkinson's disease, PSP typically manifests more rapidly and generally after the age of 60. PSP presents in four distinct types, with individual symptoms that intensify progressively.
💜Even though a cure remains elusive, several treatments can offer symptom relief. Let's delve into the early indicators of PSP.