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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

OPCA; Olivopontocerebellar degeneration; Multiple systems atrophy (MSA)

Treatment

There is no specific treatment or cure for this disease. Therapy is aimed at supportive care and prevention of complications. This may include evaluation of swallowing and use of techniques to prevent choking; speech and physical therapy, and use of walking aids to help with balance and prevent falls.

Prognosis

Prognosis is generally poor because the disease is progressive and incurable. However, different people progress at different rates and it may be years before some become significantly disabled.

Complications

Complications may include injury from falls, choking and aspiration pneumonia (infection following inhalation of food into the lungs), and poor nutritional intake due to difficulty swallowing.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your healthcare provider if you have any symptoms of OPCA.

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