Parkinson's part 1
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, your face may show little or no expression, or your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred. Parkinson's disease symptoms worsen as your condition progresses over time. Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, medications may markedly improve your symptoms. In occasional cases, your doctor may suggest surgery to regulate certain regions of your brain and improve your symptoms.
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This video is part 1 of an explainer on Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It describes early signs such as a barely noticeable tremor in one hand, stiffness or slowing of movement, reduced facial expression, arms not swinging when walking, and speech becoming soft or slurred, with symptoms worsening over time.
Key points
- Defines Parkinson's disease as a progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement
- Covers tremor, stiffness and slowing of movement as common signs
- Describes early changes in facial expression, walking and speech
- Notes that symptoms worsen as the condition progresses
Video Overview
This video presents “Parkinson's part 1” — Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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