Advanced age can be a risk factor for Shy Drager syndrome as in prostate cancer. As in prostate cancer the real causes for this syndrome can't be proved scientifically. The testing that can be done for Shy Drager syndrome are common test. One of them might be blood tests done for prostate cancer also.

The difference between prostate cancer and Shy Drager syndrome is that this has no cure while there are cases men cured of prostate cancer. For Shy Drager syndrome there are therapies aimed for controlling symptoms. While for prostate cancer exist some guidelines of preventing it for Shy Drager syndrome there are none.

One of the disorders of the nervous system is Shy Drager syndrome. People affected by this syndrome lose the control of their nervous system they have involuntary bladder discharge or bowel movements also the blood pressure suffers. Shy Drager syndrome has visible symptoms that makes easier identification. First symptom is given by involuntary nerves.

People who change position standing or sitting up suffer fainting and dizziness. After a meal or in the morning the dizziness can be worse. They feel muscle weakness. In the area of the neck and shoulders will feel ache. Diarrhea and constipation are also a frequent symptoms.  Sexual life of people affected by Shy Drager syndrome is seriously affected because of the loss of sex drive and erectile dysfunction. The only part of the Shy Drager syndrome that is treatable is the orthostatic hypotension.

Progressive degeneration of central  nervous system is not treatable. L-dopa and other medication used in  cases with Parkinson disease may be helpful. The salt and fluids in an increased dose can relieve low blood pressure while standing. Physicians can prescribe under strict monitoring salt retaining steroids that are often necessary to elevate blood pressure. Patient that have breathing difficulties can be fed through artificial tube or breathing tube to be able to swallow.

There is a great risk of misdiagnose for this syndrome and when it happens can't be considered an anecdotal experience because this can lead to adverse drug effects that can threaten the life of the patient. One of the symptoms of this syndrome is hypotension and that's why in many cases patients can get treated only for this. It is common practice not to perform extensive investigation if the systolic pressure is above 80 mm.
There are three types of Shy Drager syndrome such as MSA mixed cerebellar and Parkinson-ian form, MSA Parkinson-ian form similar to Parkinson disease and Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA).

Prostate cancer is another disease that can occur frequently to men over 50. The good news about prostate cancer is that if found in early stage there is a high survival rate and cure.The evolution of prostate cancer is slow and many men can survive. Men suffering Shy-Drager syndrome have a smaller chance of surviving. They can only hope to see revolutionary treatment during their life. The death occurs due to pneumonia that usually develops after 7 to 10 years after the first symptoms have emerged. Men with Shy Drager syndrome should prepare in advance what will they do because this affect nervous system.