Contents:
- Medical Video: Irritable Bowel Syndrome | IBS | Nucleus Health
- Parkinson's disease
- Tourette's syndrome
- Spasticity
- Essential tremor
- Dystonia
Medical Video: Irritable Bowel Syndrome | IBS | Nucleus Health
Our body movements occur because of the complex interactions between the brain, nerves, spine, and muscles. Any damage or malfunction of these complex interactions will cause movement disorders. Different types of movement disorders depend on the location of the damage. Here are 3 main parts where damage can occur:
- Damage to the part of the brain that controls movement can cause weakness or muscle paralysis and excessive reflexes.
- Basal ganglia.This is a collection of nerve cells located at the base of the brain, the inner part of the brain, which controls the coordination of movements. Damage to this area will cause forced movements or reduce movement
- This is a part of the brain located on the back of the skull, which regulates muscle coordination and activity. Damage in this area will cause loss of coordination and muscle activity.
There are many motion disorders that can be temporary, such as hiccups, or more permanent ones, such as Parkinson's disease. Here are the most common motion disorders you should know:
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a slow and degenerative progressive neurological disorder that causes loss of control over body movements. Some common symptoms are tremors when the muscles are resting (resting tremor), increased muscle tone (stiffness), slow motion, and difficulty maintaining balance (postural instability).
The main cause of Parkinson's disease is the loss of dopamine produced by brain cells, also known as substantia nigra. This is located in the middle of the brain. Dopamine is a brain chemical responsible for muscle movement and coordination. When the substantia nigra deteriorates, dopamine is produced less. This interferes with the signal response from the brain to your muscles.
Parkinson's disease can frustrate patients and their families. Unexpected and extreme movements in movement control make it difficult to organize daily routine activities. Activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating can be difficult
Tourette's syndrome
Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive movements and / or loud sounds, also known as tic. This disorder is most often seen in children between the ages of 6 and 15 years. This is a common disorder that affects more men than women.
Tourette's syndrome usually starts with a jolt of muscles such as a jolt of the head, constant blinking and grimacing. Then the symptoms can develop into more intense. This might include vocal speech, hitting, kicking, and sudden shortness of breath. Vocal speech can be difficult to control and embarrass, especially in public. Because most people do not understand what Tourette's syndrome is, vocal speech when this syndrome is recurrent can be considered intentional. Vocal words are usually snorting, shouting and barking.
Spasticity
Spasticity occurs when there is an increase in muscle contraction which causes your muscles to become stiff and tense. This can interfere with movement, speech, and walking. Spasticity is caused by damage to the brain or spinal cord that controls voluntary movements. Damage can be caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, severe head injuries or metabolic diseases such as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Essential tremor
Essential tremors are not life-threatening diseases, but can have a negative impact on your life. The essential tremor is uncontrolled rhythmic trembling from parts of the body. Most commonly, affects the hands, arms, or head. This condition is caused by abnormal communication between certain areas of the brain and is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease.
Perhaps the most common neurological movement disorder, essential tremor is thought to affect as many as 14,000 people throughout Australia and New Zealand. Mostly, it is a slow progressive disorder. Perhaps many have not experienced progress, only mild tremors for the rest of their lives.
Unlike tremor associated with Parkinson's disease which is present even when the muscles are inactive, the symptoms of essential tremors do not exist or decrease during the rest period. The tremor usually disappears completely during sleep.
Essential tremors can be embarrassing and debilitating. Some people may experience tremors in relation to other neurological symptoms, such as being unbalanced when walking.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by muscle contractions, usually by producing circular and repetitive movements, or abnormal postures and positions. Dystonia is caused by damage to the basal ganglia. Uncontrolled movements can affect the arms, legs, eyelids, and vocal cords. This might make you suddenly freeze in the middle of activity.
Dystonia may be a result of a genetic mutation (primary dystonia) or a disorder or because of a drug (secondary dystonia). Some drugs that can cause dystonia include antipsychotic drugs.
If you have signs of a movement disorder, you should notify your doctor immediately. It is important to detect early to get a better prognosis.
