Parkinsons Flashcards
1
Q
What is Parkinson’s?
A
a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
2
Q
What causes it?
A
Low dopamine levels.
3
Q
Symptoms (5)
A
Tremors, limb stiffness, slow movement, voice changing, loss of automatic movements
4
Q
Treatment
A
Carbidopa-levodopa - a natural chemical that passes into your brain and is converted to dopamine
