University:
Swansea University
Course:
PM-139 | Human Physiology 1
Academic year:

2023
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431

Pages:

2
Author:

Amal J.

2) Development of symptom: → Introspective (unsure of self) ↓ Difficult in cope with ordinary work & daily activities ↓ Loss of insight & inhibition & behavioral changes ↓ Long term care is required ↓ Mutism & incontinence ↓ Death 3) Other features: → Involuntary movements → Focal neurological symptoms → Reflexes → +ve or exaggerated: a) palmomental reflex b) glabellar reflex c) grasp reflex d) pout reflex Palmomental: Scraten the palm The mentalis muscle is contracting → exaggerated Glabella: Tap on glabella area - blinking is exaggerated Grasp: Scratch in metatarsal area → arasping occur Pout: Tap over the mouth, its comes front → cranial nerve involvement → memory, orientation & cognitive function is affected ↓ Assessed by: a) mini mental scale (memory: normal - 31, less than 26 → dementia) b) bedside battery Investigation: 1) CT scan 2) MRI 3) X-Ray, PET, SPECT