MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of these are symptoms of a seizure EXCEPT ____
A
Muscle stiffness
B
Uncontrollable jerking
C
Cold sweats
D
Loss of consciousness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While Ransom noted that many patients who suffer from seizures do report sweating or flushing, β€œit is unusual that someone simply reports that isolated symptom … that ends up being caused by a seizure, β€˜β€™ he said.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cold shivering and piloerection, infrequent symptoms of partial seizures, are most often associated with a left temporal lobe focus but also occur with a right temporal, as well as a frontal or parietal lobe, focus (11, 12).

Detailed explanation-3: -Staring. Jerking movements of the arms and legs. Stiffening of the body. Loss of consciousness. Breathing problems or stopping breathing. Loss of bowel or bladder control. Falling suddenly for no apparent reason, especially when associated with loss of consciousness. More items

Detailed explanation-4: -Temporary confusion. A staring spell. Stiff muscles. Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs. Loss of consciousness or awareness. Psychological symptoms such as fear, anxiety or deja vu. 07-Oct-2021

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