1. what is parkisons disease? 2. brieafly describe the signs and symptoms of parkisons disease.
Parkinson disease (PD) is a common disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control movement. Parkinson disease progressively worsens over time, although the rate of worsening varies greatly from one person to another.
The signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease can be divided into two categories: motor and non-motor.
Tremor , Bradykinesia, Rigidity, Poor balance, Cognitive problems and dementia, Psychosis and hallucinations, Mood disorders — Depression, anxiety, and loss of motivation (apathy) are common mood disorders in people with Parkinson disease, Daytime sleepiness, Autonomic dysfunction — The autonomic nervous system works to control the unconscious or automatic functions of heart rate, digestion, breathing rate, perspiration, urination, and sexual arousal. Autonomic symptoms in Parkinson disease can include low blood pressure after standing up (leading to lightheadedness or dizziness), constipation, difficulty swallowing, abnormal sweating, urinary leakage, and sexual dysfunction, Loss of sense of smell, Pain
