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http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/headers_80128/K_parkinsons_disease1.gif&imgrefurl=http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/parkinson.html&usg=__J9a48BFgbV3keeKAYmA1h0rlZvU=&h=158&w=436&sz=16&hl=en&start=132&zoom=1&tbnid=uN8kBf4W_JyfUM:&tbnh=52&tbnw=144&ei=KK7bTZ_XLNLAgQee3p34Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1020%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=1388&sqi=2&page=12&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:132&tx=63&ty=32http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/headers_80128/K_parkinsons_disease1.gif&imgrefurl=http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/parkinson.html&usg=__J9a48BFgbV3keeKAYmA1h0rlZvU=&h=158&w=436&sz=16&hl=en&start=132&zoom=1&tbnid=uN8kBf4W_JyfUM:&tbnh=52&tbnw=144&ei=KK7bTZ_XLNLAgQee3p34Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1020%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=1388&sqi=2&page=12&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:132&tx=63&ty=32 BY: Sierra Carangio Anatomy &Physiology Spring 2011
What is PD? • Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder in the central nervous system. • PD affects your speech and motor (movement) skills such as; walking, and coordination. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://photos.demandstudios.com/55/116/fotolia_5368484_XS.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.livestrong.com/article/167900-therapeutic-ball-exercises-for-parkinsons-disease/&usg=__vbQnrKZ8f0s0ojp2ZhIjMsFtuWE=&h=283&w=424&sz=53&hl=en&start=179&zoom=1&tbnid=K4_MhXPZnqMLcM:&tbnh=105&tbnw=140&ei=KK7bTZ_XLNLAgQee3p34Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1020%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch0%2C4379&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=621&vpy=121&dur=2574&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=130&ty=134&sqi=2&page=16&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:179&biw=1020&bih=415
What Causes PD? • Parkinson’s Disease is caused when dopamine cells in the brain are slowly destroyed and can no longer be made. • This causes messages from the brain not to be sent to other parts of the body. • The lack of dopamine causes muscle tension and tremors of the body http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://assets.treesd.com/images/healthtree/articles/ParkinsonsDopamine.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.healthtree.com/articles/parkinsons-disease/causes/&usg=__dDPTiw4d1-NGQe_62yVkhpjoYIQ=&h=280&w=252&sz=19&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=b_wa2pZIamGIDM:&tbnh=111&tbnw=98&ei=Wa3bTejmBcHegQeLwtQO&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinson%2527s%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1003%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=78&sqi=2&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0&tx=63&ty=55 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.holisticonline.com/images/PD-ama-schematic1.GIF&imgrefurl=http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/parkinson/pd_brain.htm&usg=__aHPQ3Tu-DX_TPGphURdk2AvZV2w=&h=564&w=504&sz=33&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=kNmlWJvwJy-IXM:&tbnh=111&tbnw=99&ei=Wa3bTejmBcHegQeLwtQO&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinson%2527s%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1003%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=110&vpy=66&dur=452&hovh=238&hovw=212&tx=101&ty=197&sqi=2&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0
Who does PD affect? • PD can affect anyone young or old. • PD is usually detected around age 50 but in families with a history of PD it can be seen in younger adults. • PD can affect you no matter if you are famous or just some average person walking on the street. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://thesharebears.com/charity/best-charities/what-is-the-best-parkinsons-disease-charity/parkinsons-disease-michael-j-fox.jpg&imgrefurl=http://thesharebears.com/charity/best-charities/what-is-the-best-parkinsons-disease-charity/&usg=__tdR_7f12DYb7_pMIFo1T-ZiM-3M=&h=219&w=300&sz=12&hl=en&start=168&zoom=1&tbnid=SDdo7Eaei-HspM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=126&ei=KK7bTZ_XLNLAgQee3p34Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1020%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=468&sqi=2&page=15&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:168&tx=90&ty=65
Symptoms http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.pharmas.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nakamura01_slide02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pharmas.co.uk/blog/zapping-parkinson%25E2%2580%2599s-disease&usg=__XBW4MYwiurAxrZRWR3dkDq2gsv4=&h=418&w=557&sz=42&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=gl3yRFqxgXiq0M:&tbnh=111&tbnw=148&ei=KK7bTZ_XLNLAgQee3p34Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1020%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=219&sqi=2&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&tx=86&ty=16 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.zmescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Parkinsons-symptoms.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zmescience.com/medicine/genetic/gene-therapy-for-parkinson-disease-boasts-remarkable-results-313412/&usg=__S8WbFzNaQnqXsQstzO6q_KkK2Mw=&h=400&w=329&sz=86&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=0Qkc89Gg54761M:&tbnh=110&tbnw=90&ei=Uq3bTZWcC8_SgQej7Yj3Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1003%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=187&sqi=2&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0&tx=39&ty=65
Symptoms can occur in just one or both sides of the body. • Symptoms Include: • Constipation • Difficulty swallowing • Muscle aches and pains • Impaired walking or balance • Stiff muscles • Speech problems • And also includes tremors http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/img/parkinsons_diag.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2002/08/22/1830960.htm&usg=__bdaIogsggx3lo_JBW2Git66_xJ0=&h=279&w=386&sz=21&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=kcY1LrG34pn2xM:&tbnh=111&tbnw=161&ei=Uq3bTZWcC8_SgQej7Yj3Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dparkinsons%2Bdisease%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1003%26bih%3D415%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=228&sqi=2&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0&tx=72&ty=44
Tests And Treatments • Tests are used to rule out other diseases that have similar signs: • Signs Include: • Difficulty starting or finishing voluntary movements • Muscle weakness • Tremors • Treatments Include: • Medications to ease the pain and discomfort of the symptoms PD can cause • Change in life style which includes: • Good nutrition and exercise
Sources • http://www.topnews.in/health/diseases/parkinsons-disease • http://www.medicalook.com/Neurological_disorders/Parkinsons_disease.html • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001762/ • http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/parkinc.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/parkinson.html