Multiple system atrophy
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What is multiple system atrophy?
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a degenerative neurological disorder. MSA is associated with the degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. This cell degeneration causes problems with movement, balance and autonomic functions of the body such as bladder control.
Common symptoms reported by people with multiple system atrophy
Treatments taken by people for multiple system atrophy

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Who has multiple system atrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 956 say MSA is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 38 | |
| 30s | 68 | |
| 40s | 71 | |
| 50s | 74 | |
| 60s | 63 | |
| 70+ | 218 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 43 | |
| 20-29 years | 35 | |
| 30-39 years | 21 | |
| 40-49 years | 17 | |
| 50-59 years | 32 | |
| 60-69 years | 34 | |
| 70+ years | 27 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 376 | |
| Female | 434 |
| Condition Types | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple system atrophy (MSA) | 343 | |
| Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA/MSA-c) | 117 | |
| Shy-Drager syndrome (MSA-a) | 70 | |
| Striatonigral degeneration (MSA-p) | 93 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 413 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 61 |