MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are the symptoms of parkinson’s disease?
A
Shaking
B
Paralysis
C
Seizures
D
Hypotension
E
Mental Disorders
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head. Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time. Slowness of movement. Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls.

Detailed explanation-2: -tremor. rigidity. bradykinesia (slow movement) postural instability (balance problems)

Detailed explanation-3: -Tremor. A tremor, or rhythmic shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers. Slowed movement (bradykinesia). Rigid muscles. Impaired posture and balance. Loss of automatic movements. Speech changes. Writing changes.

Detailed explanation-4: -involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor) slow movement. stiff and inflexible muscles.

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