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Shy-Drager Syndrome
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
There is no known way to prevent Shy-Drager syndrome.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
A person with Shy-Drager syndrome may experience a progressive loss of ability in walking and other motor functions.
What are the risks to others?
Shy-Drager syndrome is not transmitted from one person to another. It does not appear to be an inherited disorder.