Clinical manifestations seem to be associated with a progressive decrease of _______, and inhibitory neurotransmitter, and thhe relative increase of ________, an excitatory neurotransmitter.
DA
ACh
Clinical Presentation of Parkinson's Disease
- The Four Classical Features
Tremor
Muscle
Bradykinesia
Postural Disturbances
Associated symptoms (10) of Parkinson's disease
handwriting abnormalities
drooling
seborrhea
speech disturbances (soft, monotone voice)
dysphagia
constipation
munbness and paresthesia
anxiety
depression
dementia
No cure is known for parkinsonism; therefore, treatment is only symptomatic. (True or False)