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Parkinsons Disease - Coggle Diagram
Parkinsons Disease
Symptoms
Fatigue
Difficulty walking
Handwriting changes
Soft voice
Sleep disturbances
Constipation
Treatment
Dopamine agonists
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Deep brain stimulation
Regular exercise
Prognosis
Increasing disability
Balance problems
Fall risk
Swallowing difficulty
Dementia (late stage)
Reduced independence
Etiology
Age >60 years
Dopamine neuron degeneration
Genetic mutations
Environmental toxins
Family history
Pathophysiology
Loss of dopamine
Impaired motor control
Neurotransmitter imbalance
Progressive neuron loss
Slowed nerve signaling
Signs
Resting tremor
Muscle rigidity
Shuffling gait
Postural instability
Mask-like face
Diagnosis
Neurologic examination
Medical history
Motor assessment
MRI or CT (rule out other disorders)