Slowed movement, or bradykinesia, involves reduced speed or ease of initiating and carrying out actions. A person may take longer to dress, write or rise from a chair. Movements can become smaller, and facial expression…Continue Reading
Rigidity is increased resistance when a joint is moved, reflecting altered muscle tone. A person may describe stiffness, discomfort or difficulty with ordinary movements. It can affect the limbs, trunk or facial movement and may…Continue Reading
Tremor is a rhythmic shaking movement that can affect the hands or other body parts. It has several causes, including medicines and neurological conditions. A tremor associated with parkinsonism may occur at rest, but the…Continue Reading
Parkinsonism is a syndrome, while Parkinson’s disease is one particular neurological cause. Drug-induced parkinsonism can occur when medicines interfere with dopamine signalling. The symptoms can resemble Parkinson’s disease, and treatment exposure may sometimes reveal an…Continue Reading
Assessment of possible drug-induced parkinsonism includes a movement examination, treatment history and evaluation of functional impact. Clinicians consider other neurological and physical causes as well as the medicine’s benefits. Structured observations can help distinguish slowing…Continue Reading