APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term dyskinesia is defined as movement that is a. slow b. excessive c. normal d. difficult
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a
B
b
C
c
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d
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dyskinesias are involuntary, erratic, writhing movements of the face, arms, legs or trunk. They are often fluid and dance-like, but they may also cause rapid jerking or slow and extended muscle spasms. They are not a symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) itself.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dyskinesia is uncontrolled, involuntary movement that may occur with long-term levodopa use and longer time with Parkinson’s. Not everyone will develop this complication, and the experience of dyskinesia varies. New and emerging treatments aim to help avoid dyskinesia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary or uncontrolled muscle movements that are abnormal in character and may make it difficult to coordinate normal movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary and abnormal movements of the jaw, lips and tongue. Typical symptoms include facial grimacing, sticking out the tongue, sucking or fish-like movements of the mouth.

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