parkinson's syndrome

Parkinson’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Progression, Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Slowed movements, lack of movement, muscle stiffness, tremors at rest, lack of stability of upright posture, rigid facial expression Course and prognosis: Progressive, incurable disease; prognosis depends on course; with optimal treatment, life expectancy is often normal Causes: Death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain; often unknown causes, some are caused by … Parkinson’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Progression, Treatment

Biperides

Products Biperiden is commercially available as tablets, sustained-release tablets, and a solution for injection (Akineton, Akineton retard). It has been approved in many countries since 1958. Structure and properties Biperiden (C21H29NO, Mr = 311.46 g/mol) is present in drugs as biperidene hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a … Biperides

Parkinson’s syndrome

Definition A Parkinson’s syndrome is a clinical picture with typical symptoms that restrict movement. These symptoms are immobility (akinesia) or slowed movement, muscle rigidity (rigor), muscle tremor (rest tremor) and postural instability (postural instability). The symptoms are caused by a lack of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls movement in the brain. The symptoms do not … Parkinson’s syndrome

These stadiums exist | Parkinson’s syndrome

These stadiums exist There are three phases of Parkinson’s disease. The first is the preclinical phase, in which no symptoms are present. This phase is currently being researched to find clues for early detection of Parkinson’s disease. The so-called prodromal stage follows and can last from years to decades. This is when the early symptoms … These stadiums exist | Parkinson’s syndrome

Life expectancy with a Parkinson’s syndrome | Parkinson’s syndrome

Life expectancy with a Parkinson’s syndrome Patients with Parkinson’s disease can have a normal life expectancy with good therapy! In the first ten years, the first fluctuations in the effect of the drugs occur. Within about 20 years of the disease, most of those affected are in need of care. In most cases, the causes … Life expectancy with a Parkinson’s syndrome | Parkinson’s syndrome