Complete Information on Corticobasal Degeneration

Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a progressivemovement), and disequilibrium (impaired balance);
neurological disorder. It is associated with atrophyand limb dystonia. Corticobasal degeneration
of the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia.usually progresses slowly over the course of 6 to
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) generally occurs8 years. Death is generally caused by pneumonia
in patients age 45 to 70, with women affectedor other complications of severe debility such as
more often than men. The combined loss of brainsepsis or pulmonary embolism.
tissue in all these areas causes the symptoms.Corticobasal degeneration is uncommon. There is
The initial symptoms often include stiff, shaky,no handling accessible to decelerate the class of
slow and clumsy movements in either the armscorticobasal degeneration. Antiparkinsonian drugs
or legs. Other early symptoms may includedo not develop any substantial or continuous
difficulty walking and balancing , short-termadvance. Clonazepam may assist the myoclonus.
memory problems, difficulty controlling theOccupational, physical, and address therapy may
muscles of the face and mouth.assist in managing impairment. Physical therapy
Progressive difficulty speaking or articulating asmay assist to preserve a scope of movement in
well as difficulty comprehending language. Some oftight joints, in twist helping to forbid pain and
the symptoms, such as poor coordination andsuffer mobility. Occupational therapy may be
rigidity, are similar to those found in Parkinson'shelpful in providing and developing useful adaptive
disease. Symptoms include parkinsonism such asequipment. Speech therapy may better
poor coordination, akinesia (an absence ofarticulation and book. Clonazepam may assist the
movements), rigidity (a resistance to imposedmyoclonus.