Celine Dion gets diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. See what it is

Stiff Person Syndrome is making headlines as Canadian singer Celine Dion has been diagnosed with it. But very few people know what it actually is. So, it is time to explore the disease.

What is Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)?

It is a neurological and autoimmune disorder that causes the patient's body to go rigid in the limbs and the torso. The most common symptom is muscle spasms, which can come anytime unexpectedly.

The muscle spasms could be so severe that the patient can fall down completely. The symptoms of this disease can be triggered by surrounding stimuli, such as loud noises or intense emotions and stress.

What causes Stiff Person Syndrome?

Why Stiff Person Syndrome is caused is still undetermined. According to reports, it could be an autoimmune disease in which the central nervous system is attacked by the body, causing damage to the nerve cells.



Most patients start having symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome between 30 and 60 years of age.

FAQs:

1. Is there a cure for Stiff Person Syndrome?
   As of now, there is no available cure for Stiff Person Syndrome. All doctors can do is relieve some of the symptoms. It is usually done with steroids and muscle relaxants.
2. Is Stiff Person Syndrome a life-threatening disease?
   Stiff Person Syndrome will not kill you early, but its symptoms can cause your body to shut down early.
3. How to know if you have Stiff Person Syndrome?
   Proper diagnosis can only be made by a medical professional. So, if you think you have Stiff Person Syndrome, visit a doctor as soon as possible.