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Characteristics of Parkinson Disease

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Substantia Niagra

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People are diagnosed under the age of 20 yrs

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No conclusive evidence it can be passed on through genes.

Exceptionally are cases, felt that people have the genes that increase the possibility of developing parkinsons

Estimated 5% have a genetic cause

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It is similar to Parkinsons and alzheimers

Parkinson type symptoms slowness of movement stiffness and tremor

progressive becomes worse over time.

No treatment or cure

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Small number approx 7% have developed symptoms following taking particular medication

Neuroleptic drugs (schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders)

These drugs block dopamine

people will recover within months and often days and hrs of stopping the drug that is causing the symptoms.

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Atypical form of parkinsonsim

Restricted   blood supply to the brain

Usually older persons

People with diabetes

People who have suffered a stroke

symptoms include difficulty in speech

swallowing and making facial expressions

Memory loss confusion cognitive problems and

Incontinence.

progressive symptoms developing over time.

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Most common type.
The cause is unknown hence the title
Main symptoms fidgety tremor and slowness of movement
symptoms and rate vary from person to person
Diagnosis determined if there is a response tp medication

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It is an umbrella term that describes many conditions which share some of the symptoms of parkinsons

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Symptoms vary greatly from one person to another

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Symptoms vary greatly from one person to another

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early parkinson's presents itself as feeling tired and weak

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Symptoms vary greatly from one person to another

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Symptoms vary greatly from one person to another

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Loss of nerve cells in the brain the Substantia Nigra

They produce a chemical called Dopamine

Dopamine acts as messenger between parts of the brain and nervous system that controls and co-ordinates body movement.

If these nerve cells  die or become damaged the amount of dopamine is reduced

Part of the brain controlling movement cannot work as normal causing movements to become slow and abnormal

Symptoms develop when approx 7080% of nerve cells are damaged

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depression & Anxiety

Balance problems (Falls)

Dizziness

Loss of smell (anosmis)

problems sleeping(insomnia)

Memory problems/Dementia

problems with urination/incontinence

Constipation

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

swallowing difficulties dysphagia- malnutrition and dehydration

Eectile dysfunction

Nerve Pain-Coldness burning or numbness

Sexual function (women)

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Involuntary Shaking ( Tremor)

Slow movement

Stiff & Inflexible muscles

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Brain becomes damaged over  a no of years.Progressive Disease

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Brain becomes damaged over  a no of years.Progressive Disease