Parkinson’s disease

Neurology

What is the pathological change in Parkinsonism? A, hs
Where is the lesion in Parkinson’s disease? H121
What are the causes of Parkinsonism? A, hs
Tell some common drugs causing Parkinsonism. hs
What are the causes of Parkinsonism according to age? a
What are the types of rigidity in Parkinsonism? A
- What is the difference between rigidity and spasticity? A
- What are the features of hysterical rigidity? a

Describe the tremor in Parkinsonism. A, hs, h123
- What are the differences between essential tremor and parkinsonian tremor? A, hs
- What is tremor? What are the causes of tremor? H122
- How can you differentiate between thyrotoxic and Parkinson’s tremor? H124
Describe dyskinesia or hypokinesia in Parkinsonism. A
Which type of gait is in Parkinson’s disease and describes the gait? H120
Describe the typical gait in Parkinsonism. A
- What are the other abnormal gaits in Parkinsonism? A
What is the mental status in a patient with Parkinsonism? a

What is your diagnosis? Hs
Why have you told Parkinson’s disease? Hs
- How can you differentiate Parkinson’s disease from Parkinsonism? Hs
- Why causes would you think if the patient is less than 40 years? Hs
How would you diagnose Parkinson’s disease? hs
What are the diagnostic criteria for Parkinsonism? a
What specific past history have you taken in this patient? A
How to differentiate between post-encephalitic Parkinsonism and paralytic agitans? A