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  • Fingers started to have tremors first

  • Fine tremor of my fingers

  • Have a tendency to fall

  • Fell sick with trembling of the fingers or toes as the first symptom

  • Fine shaking fingers

  • Walking as if dragging

  • Keep falling down while walking

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Learn more about Striatal substantia nigra degeneration

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is striatal substantia nigra degeneration?

This neurological disorder is caused by a disruption in the connection between two brain areas - the striatum and the substantia nigra. These areas work together to maintain balance and movement. It can be caused by other neurological disorders like Parkinson's or cocaine abuse.

Symptoms of striatal substantia nigra degeneration

  • Fine tremor of the hands and fingers

  • Falling frequently

  • Difficulty in walking

  • My movements are slow

  • Difficulty standing up from sitting position

  • Stiff, rigid muscles causing difficulty bending joints

  • Dizziness

  • Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them

Questions your doctor may ask to check for striatal substantia nigra degeneration

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose striatal substantia nigra degeneration

  • Do you have a slight trembling of your fingers?

  • Do you feel that you fall over or slip more often?

  • Do you have any difficulty walking?

  • Do you feel that your movements are slow?

  • Do you have difficulty in getting up from a chair on your own?

Treatment for striatal substantia nigra degeneration

There is no cure, but medication can help slow the degeneration.

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Shohei Harase

Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)

Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.

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