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Clinic
- CBD is a rare condition that can cause gradually worsening problems with movement, speech, memory and swallowing.
- It's often also called corticobasal syndrome (CBS).
- CBD is caused by increasing numbers of brain cells becoming damaged or dying over time.
- Most cases of CBD develop in adults aged between 50 and 70.
Symptoms
- Difficulty controlling your limb on one side of the body (a "useless" hand)
- Muscle stiffness
- Shaking (tremors), jerky movements and spasms (dystonia)
- Problems with balance and co-ordination
- Slow and slurred speech
- Symptoms of dementia, such as memory and visual problems
- Slow, effortful speech
- Difficulty swallowing