BASAL GANGLIA DYSFUNCTION

SYMPTOMS | CAUSES | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENTBASAL GANGLIA DYSFUNCTION

INTRODUCTION TO BASAL GANLIA DYSFUNCTIONThe basal ganglia (or basal nuclei) are a group of nuclei of varied origin in the brains of vertebrates that act as a cohesive functional unit. They are situated at the base of the forebrain and are strongly connected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and other brain areas.

Basal ganglia diseaserefers to a group of physical dysfunctions that occur when the group of nuclei in the brain known as the basal ganglia fail to properly initiate movements.

Conditions that cause injury to the brain can damage the basal ganglia include:Carbon monoxide poisoningDrug overdoseHead injuryLiver diseaseInfectionMetabolic problemsMultiple SclerosisPoisoning with copper, manganese, or other heavy metalsCAUSES OF BASAL GANLIA DYSFUNCTION

Side effects of certain medicationsStrokeTumours

Braindisorders associated with basalganglia dysfunctioninclude:

DystoniaHuntington's diseaseParkinson's diseaseProgressive supranuclear palsyWilson's disease

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Damage to the basal gangliacells may cause problems with one's ability to control speech, movement, and posture. This combination of symptoms is called Parkinsonism. A person with basal ganglia dysfunction may have difficulty starting, stopping, or sustaining movement. Depending on which area is affected, there may also be problems with memory and other thought processes. Generally, symptoms vary and may include:SYMPTOMS OF BASAL GANLIA DYSFUNCTION

Movement changes, such as involuntary or slowed movementsIncreased muscle toneMuscle spasms and muscle rigidityProblems finding wordsTremorUncontrollable, repeated movements, speech, or criesWalking difficulty

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The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history.Blood and imaging testsmay be needed. These may include:CT and MRI scan of the headGenetic testingMagnetic resonance angiography to look at the blood vessels in the neck and brainPositron emission tomography (PET) to look at the metabolism of the brainBlood tests to checkblood sugar,thyroid function,liver function, and iron and copper levels

TESTS FOR BASAL GANGLIA DYSFUNCTION

Post diagnoses, the doctor will look for the exact cause of the disorder and start treatment of basal ganglia dysfunction accordingly.

The outlook for a person with basal ganglia dysfunction depends on how well a person does depends on the cause of the dysfunction. Some causes are reversible, while others require lifelong treatment.TREATMENTS FOR BASAL GANLIA DYSFUNCTION

When you start experiencing well a person does depends on the cause of the dysfunction. Some causes are reversible, while others require lifelong treatment its time to ring your doctor.Read latest diseases

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