parkinson Flashcards
what is parkinsons
chronic and progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous
system
why does parkinson develop
dopamine producing neurons in substantia nigra die off
cause of parkinsons
unknown
maybe environmental/genetic
how does parkinson get diagnosed
based on medical history, review of symptoms, neurological/physical exam
MRI, observation
motor symptoms parkinsons
Tremor
slow movement (bradykinesia)
rigidity
balance problems
non-motor symptoms parkinsons
depression
anxiety
fatigue
loss of smell
feeling very tired
treatment parkinsons
medicines (dopamine helps movements)
supportive therapies (speech theraphy, movement etc)
surgery for deep brain stimulation
prevalence parkinsons
8.5 million worldwide
more in wealthier countries (better diagnostics)
60+ = 1%-2%
85+ = 4%-5%
gender and parkinsons
more common in men 3:2
prognosis parkinsons
near-normal life expectancy with treatment
diagnosis before 70 without care = reduced life expectancy
