Homeopathic Treatment for Multiple System Atrophy 

Multiple system atrophy is a degenerative neurological disorder. It is marked by a combination of symptoms affecting movement, blood pressure and other body functions; hence it is termed as "multiple system" atrophy.

Cause:

In multiple system atrophy there is damage to autonomous nervous system with degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. This cell degeneration causes problems with movement, balance and automatic functions of the body such as bladder control. However, the exact cause of MSA is unknown and no specific risk factors have been identified with it.

In some cases, a diagnosis of MSA can only be confirmed post-mortem. When brain tissue of a person with MSA is examined under a microscope, structures called glial cytoplasmic inclusion bodies are visible. These are also known as Papp Lantos bodies. These are the only significant findings which form the hallmark of MSA.

Symptoms:

• Orthostatic hypotension: low blood pressure when standing with dizziness, fainting or blurred vision.
•  Urinary disturbances: urgency, frequency, incomplete bladder emptying or an inability to pass urine (retention). 
• Muscle rigidity and/or tremors with slow movement. It can also present as Parkinsonism, which includes slow, stiff movement, writing becomes small and spidery, involuntary shaking of head and hands. 
•  Postural instability: loss of balance, in coordination in movements.
• Impotency: In men, the first sign to be observed is erectile dysfunction.
•  Speech and swallowing difficulties. 
• Constipation.
• Dry mouth and skin.
• Trouble regulating body temperature due to abnormal sweating.
• Abnormal breathing during sleep.

Treatment:

There is no cure for MSA, so treatment involves treating the symptoms. It is extremely important to manage the blood pressure which falls on standing, which shall lead to serious injuries if the patient collapses. So proper care and medication has to be taken in such cases.