MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of Parkinson disease?
A
Tremor
B
Rigidity
C
Postural instability
D
All of the above
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: -About 7 in 10 people with Parkinson first have a slight tremor in a hand or foot, according to the Parkinson Foundation. The tremor usually occurs when the muscles are at rest and relaxed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shaking or tremor: Called resting tremor, a trembling of a hand or foot that happens when the patient is at rest and typically stops when he or she is active or moving. Bradykinesia: Slowness of movement in the limbs, face, walking or overall body. Rigidity: Stiffness in the arms, legs or trunk.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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