Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism
Age of onset over 58 years
Slow onset
Clinical features
Tremor—pill-rolling
Rigidity- Cogwheel
Bradykinesia
Mask like face
Monotonous speech
Micrographic
Poor balance
Constipation
Postural hypotension
Diagnosis
Clinical diagnosis
Management options
Referral to Neurologist
Screening for depression
Occupational therapist input/referral
Pharmacological
Dopaminergic release (Levodopa, carbidopa)
Dopamine agonist (Bromocriptine, Cabergoline)
Anticholinergics (Benzhexol, benztropine)
COMT inhibitors (Entacapone)
Others
Amantadine
Selegiline