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Neurological Movement Disorders
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Neurological Movement Disorders
Seth Crawford
Types of Neurological Movement Disorders
Ataxia
Multiple System Atrophy
Chorea
Dystonia
Essential Tremors
Tourette Syndrome
Huntington's Disease
Wilson's Disease
Myoclonus
Tardive Dyskinesia
Spacistity
Ataxia
Cause: degeneration of cerbellum
Symptoms: similar to being drunk: stumbling, slurred speech, loss of coordination,
Treatment: varies from person to person; may include medication, speech therapy, and/or physical therapy
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
-hereditary
-causes 'tics', involuntary, repetive sounds or movements
-commonly exhibitted between ages of 6 and 15 but can be in 2 to 20 year-olds
Dystonia
-abnormal functioning in the basal ganglia
-results in involuntary muscle spasms which are either focal or general
-common focal dystonias include: hands, lower face, neck, and eyelids
-treatments are botox injections, medication, and surgery
Dystonia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
PSP is the loss of specific brain cells. Its cause is unknown, and it is usually fatal in 6-10 years. It results in the slowing of movements and the loss of control of eye movement, speech, walking, and balance. It can also cause cognitive and personality changes. There is no medication currently for PSP. It is also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome.
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease
-progressive, degenerative and fatal disease caused by the deterioration of certain nerve cells in the brain.
-symptoms: jerking; uncontrollable movements of the limbs, trunk, and face; progressive loss of mental abilities
-hereditary
-no cure for Huntington's disease. Treatments include antipsychotics, antidepressants, tranquilizers, mood-stabilizers or botox injections.
Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple System Atrophy
Symptoms include stiffness or rigidity; freezing or slowed movements; instability; loss of balance; loss of coordination; a significant fall in blood pressure when standing, causing dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting or blurred vision
It is fairly uncommon and affects many brain systems as the name implies.
Works Cited
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/movement-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20363893
ataxia.org/what-is-ataxia/
www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Movement-Disorders
www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Multiple-System-Atrophy