MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What’s the closest thing to a “solution” for Parkinson’s disease?
A
Lead
B
Levodopa
C
water
D
Ibuprofen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alternative therapy which has proven beneficial in treating Parkinson’s encompasses a variety of disciplines including acupuncture, guided imagery, chiropractic, yoga, hypnosis, biofeedback, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, massage, and many others. Music and Art therapy have also been used as CAM.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most people with Parkinson’s disease eventually need a medication called levodopa. Levodopa is absorbed by the nerve cells in your brain and turned into the chemical dopamine, which is used to transmit messages between the parts of the brain and nerves that control movement.

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