Thursday, February 29, 2024

LOEVA 24 GENERAL EXAMINATION General assessment:

 

-general body build

For example a patient with Parkinson's desease:

general assessment:

 -tremor: rythmic shaking of the hand even when the hand is at rest

-slowed movement: Parkinson's desease, over time, can slow down your movements

-stiffness, muscle stiffness can limit range of motion

-impaired balance; impaired posture

-loss of automatic movements: such as blinking, smiling, swinging arms while walking

-difficulty writing; smaller handwriting


    Parkinson's desease cannot be cured, but medications can help a lot.

Medications can help manage the symptoms.

Surgical interventions may be recommended in some cases; to regulate specific brain regions.


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