Parkinson's Disease

🚨 Symptoms

Tremor (resting), bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability, shuffling gait, masked face, micrographia, non-motor symptoms (depression, sleep disorders)

🔍 Causes

Loss of dopamine-producing neurons in substantia nigra; genetic and environmental factors

💊 Treatment

Levodopa/carbidopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, anticholinergics, deep brain stimulation, physical therapy

📝 Nursing Care

Medication timing (crucial), fall prevention, promote mobility and independence, assess for complications, provide emotional support

Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.