MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many stages of parkinson’s is there
A
5
B
10
C
2
D
0
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -5 Stages. In 1967, Hoehn & Yahr defined five stages of PD based on the level of clinical disability. Clinicians use it to describe how motor symptoms progress in PD. On this scale, stages 1 and 2 represent early-stage, 2 and 3 mid-stage, and 4 and 5 advanced-stage PD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage five is the final stage of Parkinson’s, and assistance will be needed in all areas of daily life as motor skills are seriously impaired. You may: Experience stiffness in your legs. It may make it impossible to walk or stand without help.

Detailed explanation-3: -On average, people with Parkinson’s die about 16 years after they’re diagnosed or begin to show symptoms. Those who are diagnosed at a very young age, such as around age 30, may live longer periods of up to 40 years with the disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Changes in a Person’s Habits. Muscle Stiffness and Posture Problems. Poor Reflexes and Balance Issues. Poor Motor Skills. Severe Stiffness. 10-Nov-2022

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