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There are some known toxins that can cause parkinsonism, most notoriously a chemical called MPTP, found as an impurity in some illegal drugs
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What may cause parkinsonism?
viral infections, environmental toxins, carbon monoxide poisoning, and the effects of treatment with antipsychotic drugs.
Can drugs cause parkinsonism?
Some drugs given for psychosis, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or chlorpromazine (thorazine), may cause parkinsonism
What medicines cause pseudo Parkinson's?
Older conventional antipsychotics, such as haloperidol and fluphenazine, as well as others in this class, may cause drug-induced Parkinsonism or pseudo-Parkinsonism.
How does bacteria cause disease?
By releasing toxins
What is in beer that would stop filtering and storing of toxins so that it would cause build-up to cause pancreatitis?
It is gallstones in the gallbladder that can cause toxins to stay in your system. This can lead to pancreatic cancer.
Two important toxins that commonly cause death in cats are what?
Two common toxins for cats are ethylene glycol and permethrin.
Is Cerabelum Ataxi does it fall under parkinsonism?
Cerebellar ataxia is a term that describes a group of disorders that affect the coordination of movement, balance, and speech. Parkinsonism is a term that describes a set of symptoms that include tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, and postural instability. Both cerebellar ataxia and parkinsonism can have various causes and can sometimes overlap in their clinical presentation. Some types of cerebellar ataxia are inherited and are called spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). There are many subtypes of SCA, each with different genetic mutations and clinical features. Some SCA subtypes can also present with parkinsonism, either as a primary or secondary symptom. For example, SCA2, SCA3, and SCA17 are known to have parkinsonism as a common feature. The parkinsonism in these cases can be responsive to levodopa treatment, similar to Parkinson's disease, or resistant to it, resembling atypical parkinsonism. Therefore, cerebellar ataxia does not necessarily fall under parkinsonism, but some forms of cerebellar ataxia can be associated with parkinsonism. The diagnosis of cerebellar ataxia and parkinsonism requires a careful clinical evaluation, genetic testing, and sometimes brain imaging to rule out other possible causes. If you have any concerns about your symptoms or your family history, you should consult your doctor for further advice.
Why do antidepressants help with Parkinsonism?
because parkinsonism is caused by, or at least correlated with low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Antidepressants help your body regulate levels of this neurotransmitter, among other.
Did Muhammaed Ali get concussion?
Multiple blows to the head can cause "punch-drunk" syndrome or dementia pugilistica, as evidenced by Muhammaed Ali, whose parkinsonism is a result of his career in the ring.
Can smoking cause emphysema?
the toxins destroy you lungs and immune system.
Why did the people in the Aral sea get sick?
The is salt and toxins in the soil of the Aral Sea, so every time the wind blows it moves the toxins to the towns nearby. The toxins cause health problems to the humans.
Why isn't parkinson's disease curable?
Could be. I have Parkinsonsism and Dystonia. But my top neurologist, movement disorder specialist, said it's easier to treat Parkinsons than Parkinsonism with medication. Parkinsonism is trick.
