Parkinson's Disease

Overview

Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder with dopamine deficiency causing motor symptoms.

Symptoms

• •Tremor at rest
• •Bradykinesia
• •Rigidity
• •Postural instability

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Clinical (UK Brain Bank)
• ✓DaTscan
• ✓Response to levodopa

Treatments

• →Levodopa
• →DA agonists
• →MAO-B inhibitors
• →DBS

Risk Factors