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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PARKINSON’S

BY: JACKSON SRIRO
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Parkinson’s is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors (shaking).

SYMPTOMS

  • Motor Symptoms:
  • Muscle tremors
  • Slowness of movement
  • Rigid muscles
  • Trouble with balance
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SYMPTOMS

  • Non-Motor symptoms
  • Constipation
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Loss of mental sharpness
  • Drooling
  • Vivid dreams
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sweating and body aches
  • Vision problems and dizziness

CAUSES

  • It can be genetic
  • Expose to chemicals

TREATMENT

  • Anti-Tremor
  • Dopamine Promoter
  • Physical exercise

PROGNOSIS

  • Doctors say that it is not fatal
  • Loss in balance
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DIAGNOSIS

THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT CT SCANS MAY BE NECESSARY
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