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Parkinson’s Disease - Coggle Diagram
Parkinson’s Disease
Signs
Abnormal bent forward posture
Short/fast running steps
Expressionless facial appearance
Prognosis
Symptoms may worsen overtime
Treatment can help manage symptoms
Can maintain a good life with proper treatment
Symptoms
Feeling stiff/ slow when moving
Difficult writing
Fatigue
Etiology
Exact cause unknown
Usually over age 60
decrease of brain neurotransmitter
Pathophysiology
Dopamine levels decrease
Slow, stiff, uncoordinated movements
Treatment
Dopamine Replacement
Physical and physiological therapy
Diagnosis
MRI or CT scan
Medical history examination