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Greetings. Can Bradykensia Both Feet/legs With Parkinson's Cause One To
Question: Greetings. Can Bradykensia both feet/legs with Parkinson's cause one to fall forward on both knees even with walker?
Greetings. Can Bradykensia both feet/legs with Parkinson's cause one to fall forward on both knees even with walker?
Brief Answer:
Yes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, but it's difficult to assume the fall was only due to bradykinesia. There could be other factors also involved including postural instability and weakness.
In this circumstance, I will agree with your doctor. It is important that all other factors/causes should be ruled out. Thus MRI scans of the brain and neck.
Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Yes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, but it's difficult to assume the fall was only due to bradykinesia. There could be other factors also involved including postural instability and weakness.
In this circumstance, I will agree with your doctor. It is important that all other factors/causes should be ruled out. Thus MRI scans of the brain and neck.
Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Yes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, but it's difficult to assume the fall was only due to bradykinesia. There could be other factors also involved including postural instability and weakness.
In this circumstance, I will agree with your doctor. It is important that all other factors/causes should be ruled out. Thus MRI scans of the brain and neck.
Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Yes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, but it's difficult to assume the fall was only due to bradykinesia. There could be other factors also involved including postural instability and weakness.
In this circumstance, I will agree with your doctor. It is important that all other factors/causes should be ruled out. Thus MRI scans of the brain and neck.
Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
MRI of brain and neck normal, Bradykenisis of right leg seems to be recent. EMG scheduled. Weakness in upper and lower body. Any other thoughts?
MRI of brain and neck normal, Bradykenisis of right leg seems to be recent. EMG scheduled. Weakness in upper and lower body. Any other thoughts?
Brief Answer:
A few causes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Parkinson's disease also causes postural instability along with bradykinesia, tremors and rigidity. Postural instability is the most common reason for falls in such patients. Besides parkinson's it was important to rule out minor stroke (TIA) - posterior circulation insuffiency as well as cervical spine problems. MRI brain and neck to large extent has been able to rule both these condition.
In addition to these, the next common cause for falls is vestibular (inner ear) problems. And sometimes falls may be due to irregular heart rate (arrhythmia). We can also add blood pressure and metabolic changes as causes for fall.
Since there are many conditions responsible, a detailed clinical examination becomes more important. You may discuss about the aforementioned conditions during the next follow up.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
A few causes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Parkinson's disease also causes postural instability along with bradykinesia, tremors and rigidity. Postural instability is the most common reason for falls in such patients. Besides parkinson's it was important to rule out minor stroke (TIA) - posterior circulation insuffiency as well as cervical spine problems. MRI brain and neck to large extent has been able to rule both these condition.
In addition to these, the next common cause for falls is vestibular (inner ear) problems. And sometimes falls may be due to irregular heart rate (arrhythmia). We can also add blood pressure and metabolic changes as causes for fall.
Since there are many conditions responsible, a detailed clinical examination becomes more important. You may discuss about the aforementioned conditions during the next follow up.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
A few causes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Parkinson's disease also causes postural instability along with bradykinesia, tremors and rigidity. Postural instability is the most common reason for falls in such patients. Besides parkinson's it was important to rule out minor stroke (TIA) - posterior circulation insuffiency as well as cervical spine problems. MRI brain and neck to large extent has been able to rule both these condition.
In addition to these, the next common cause for falls is vestibular (inner ear) problems. And sometimes falls may be due to irregular heart rate (arrhythmia). We can also add blood pressure and metabolic changes as causes for fall.
Since there are many conditions responsible, a detailed clinical examination becomes more important. You may discuss about the aforementioned conditions during the next follow up.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
A few causes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Parkinson's disease also causes postural instability along with bradykinesia, tremors and rigidity. Postural instability is the most common reason for falls in such patients. Besides parkinson's it was important to rule out minor stroke (TIA) - posterior circulation insuffiency as well as cervical spine problems. MRI brain and neck to large extent has been able to rule both these condition.
In addition to these, the next common cause for falls is vestibular (inner ear) problems. And sometimes falls may be due to irregular heart rate (arrhythmia). We can also add blood pressure and metabolic changes as causes for fall.
Since there are many conditions responsible, a detailed clinical examination becomes more important. You may discuss about the aforementioned conditions during the next follow up.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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