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Parkinson's disease Parkinsonism caused by drugs or poisons Parkinson-plus syndromes (progressive supranuclear palsy , multiple system atrophy , and cortical-basal ganglionic degeneration) Huntington's disease Wilson's disease
Dystonia (muscle spasms) also affects movements even causing paralysis in severe cases, and cramp in milder cases
What else can I help you with?
Can an abnormal skull shape in babies cause mental disorders?
At least as far as I know, it can cause Eye sight defects
What can disorders of the cerebellum cause?
Cerebellar disorders cause inability to control the force, fine positioning, and speed of movements (ataxia ). Disorders of the cerebellum may also impair the ability to judge distance
Why are cognitive disorders addressed in a textbook on abnormal psychology?
Cognitive disorders are included in textbooks on abnormal psychology because they involve impairments in cognitive functioning, which can lead to abnormal behaviors or experiences. Understanding cognitive disorders is important for mental health professionals to properly diagnose and treat individuals with these conditions. Additionally, cognitive disorders can impact a person's overall well-being and ability to function in daily life, making them relevant to the study of abnormal psychology.
What is main cause for hemiballismus?
Mostly due to obstructed artery that supplies the "subthalamic nucleus" on one side. This will cause the abnormal movements to occur at the opposite side of lesion.
How are abnormal movements classified?
Abnormal movements are broadly classified as either hyperkinetic--too much movement--and hypokinetic--too little movement
What is a Definition of psychological disorders?
Psychological disorders are mental health conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that cause distress or impair functioning. These disorders can range from mood disorders like depression and anxiety to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. Treatment typically involves a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications.
What in the body can cause an abnormal function?
a disease can cause abnormal functioning in the body
What is the meaning of the word parasomnias?
Parasomnia is a category of sleep disorders. This category involves unnatural and abnormal movements, behaviors, perceptions, dreams, and emotions that occur while falling asleep, during sleep, or being aroused from sleep.
What is Huntings chorea?
It is a genetic syndrome characterized by abnormal movements.
What are the 4 manifestations of abnormal development?
The manifestations of abnormal development may be one or a combination of any of the following four:deathmalformationgrowth retardationfunctional disorders
Urinalysis is a very common diagnostic test. describe and name the possible abnormal results related to this test indicate the disorders that these abnormal results may suggest?
urinalysis is a very common diagnostic test . describe and name the possible abnormal results related to this test. indicate the disorders that these abnormal results may suggest.
What are some causes of an abnormal EEG of the brain?
Possibly: intoxication, metabolic disorders (such as diabetic ketoacidosis), infections (encephalitis) or chemical imbalances. Anything that would affect neural conduction might cause an abnormal EEG. Also the obvious seizures. This is my best guess but I am not positive.
