Shy-Drager Syndrome
Shy-Drager syndrome is a historical name for a form of multiple system atrophy, a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects the involuntary control of body functions and, in addition, movement.
Characteristic features: among its manifestations are drops in blood pressure upon standing, disturbances of balance and gait, and changes in autonomic functions such as the regulation of blood pressure or the bladder.
Why it originates: it is due to a degenerative process of certain areas of the nervous system, whose exact mechanism is still under study.
Suggested care: given the component of pressure and circulatory system regulation, the cardiologist may collaborate in follow-up, and the vascular surgeon takes part when vessel problems are associated; the approach is usually multidisciplinary. If you or a family member have persistent symptoms of this kind, it is worth discussing it with a professional for a careful evaluation.
Specialties that treat shy-drager syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in shy-drager syndrome
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Gerardo Maza Juárez
Dr. Santiago Raymundo Nava Townsend
Dr. Pedro Becerra González
Dr. Norberto Matadamas Hernandez
Dr. Dorian Iván Núñez Blanquet
Dr. René Narváez David
Dr. Efren Montane Lira
Dr. Sergio Mario Ferez Santander
Dr. Wylson Emmanuel Lopez Echeverria
Dr. Pedro Gerardo Dávila
Dr. Hector Manuel Castellanos villagran
Dr. David García Rubí
Dr. Axel García Poisot
Dr. Franz Vera Miranda
Frequently asked questions
What is shy-drager syndrome?
Shy-Drager syndrome is a historical name for a form of multiple system atrophy, a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects the involuntary control of body functions and, in addition, movement.
Which doctor treats shy-drager syndrome?
Shy-Drager Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, vascular surgeon.