April 2, 2010, Newsletter Issue #64: Upper Motor Neuron Symptoms

Tip of the Week

Symptoms revealing upper motor neuron involvement include:

· Loss of dexterity or the ability to coordinate movements
· Loss of muscle strength
· Spasticity or muscle stiffness
· Hyperreflexia or increased reflexes
· Spastic Bulbar Palsy

Spastic Bulbar Palsy is a syndrome characterized by Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, tongue involvement, Dysarthria or difficulty speaking, and slurred or nasally speech.

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