Disorders of the nervous system Flashcards
Outline what Parkinson’s disease is and cause
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disease, where part of the brain responsible for producing dopamine. The basil ganglia doesn’t work properly.
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
Tremorous slow retire in actions, muscle stiffness, speech, changes, tremble, impaired posture
How do you diagnose and monitor Parkinson’s disease?
Neurological and physical examination and MRI scan
How do you treat Parkinson’s disease?
Medication, physiotherapy exercises to improve strength and coordination
Outline what multiple sclerosis is, and its cause
Multiple scoliosis is an autoimmune condition where the bodies immune system attacks, the fatty sheath, which protects insulated the action part of the nerve, interrupting or stopping nerve messages
What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis ?
Tremors and shaking Jackie, movements muscles stiffness in continuous, urine or stool eyesight issues
How do you diagnose and monitor multiple sclerosis?
Evoke visual or muscle response. MRI scan lumbar puncture.
How do you treat multiple sclerosis?
Physiotherapy exercises to improve coordination and strength. Massage can avoid medication.
Outline what dementia is, and it’s cause
Dementia neuro degenerative. Condition is caused by changes in brain composition plaque and tangles so brain cells die of overtime.
What are the symptoms of dementia?
Short-term memory loss change in usual behaviour or personality. Loss of inhibitions, confusion and loss of problem solving skills bout of unexplained aggression.
How do you diagnose and monitor dementia?
Brain scan memory tests
How do you treat dementia
Stimulating activities, simplifying conversations,
