Question 1

what regions of the basal ganglia might, if inhibited, result in alleviation of parkinson's disease symptoms?

Accepted Answer

DBS: The technique of deep brain stimulation, inserting electrodes into areas of the basal ganglia and sub thalamic nucleus can substantially assist Parkinson's patients who still respond to L-DOPA

Question 2

does parkinson's disease originate in the basal ganglia or in the substancia negra? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

Both: SN is a part of BG. Though the loss of dopaminergic neurons is in SN the output of BG in general is affected

Question 3

what two regions of the basal ganglia could, if inhibited, alleviate parkinson's disease symptoms?

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R U taking a test?: Basal ganglia physiology is incredibly complex &amp; knowledge is always changing. Practically speaking, you stimulate rather than inhibit. See the Medtronic website for pretty pictures and also see http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/Mobile/article.aspx?articleid=793103.

Question 4

i had a ct scan of my brain..the results read i had small lucunar infarct left basal ganglia small vessel ischemic disease... what do i have?  it started with a headache on my right temple for the last 6 months,  doctor sent me to physical theapy, but did

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Small strokes: A small lacunar infarct refers to a stroke from occlusion of a small blood vessel. Small vessel ischemic disease refers to a chronic process whereby the small blood vessels become smaller and smaller over time and cause tiny strokes in certain brain tissues. Typical risk factors are chronic hypertension, smoking and diabetes mellitus. These small strokes can be significant when they accumulate.

Question 5

do psychiatric drugs enlarge the basal ganglia and atrophy the cerebral cortex. do cause brain damage? i have lingering akathisia from invega (paliperidone) shot

Accepted Answer

Side effects: All medicines have side effects. You must always weigh the benefit and the risk. Sounds like you may need something

Question 6

whats prognosis for lady w 2nd stroke n 4 yrs, just had basal ganglia on 4th, what's going to happen?

Accepted Answer

Highly: Variable but recurrent strokes is worrisome unless cause can be eliminated.

Question 7

has anyone studied basal ganglia volume in asperger's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several studies suggesting increased volume of some parts of the basal ganglia are associated with increased likelihood of engaging in repetitive movements.  Nothing that really offers insight into autism itself, however.

Question 8

what are the resulting symptoms of a lacune of the right basal ganglia?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on the size and exact location.  Sometimes there may be no discernible residual symptoms.

Question 9

what could an oval shaped low density lesion in the lower aspect of the right basal ganglia measuring 1cm be?

Accepted Answer

lesion in the brain: Any lesion in the brain, in this case a 1 cm lesion in the base of the right basal ganglia (near brainstem), is abnormal.  
There is no guessing about what it could be.  I presume this was a ct or an MRI ordered by a primary care physician or neurologist.  Whoever has this needs to have neurologic and possibly neurosurgical consultations.

Question 10

is it possible for cysts in the basal ganglia to cause any outward symptoms?  if so, what would these include?

Accepted Answer

Usually asymptomatic: See a neurologist to establish if your symptoms ( undescribed by you) are related to "CYST IN BASAL GANGLION"

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What regions of the basal ganglia might, if inhibited, result in alleviation of parkinson's disease symptoms?

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Does parkinson's disease originate in the basal ganglia or in the substancia negra? please, need some answers?

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What two regions of the basal ganglia could, if inhibited, alleviate parkinson's disease symptoms?

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I had a ct scan of my brain..the results read i had small lucunar infarct left basal ganglia small vessel ischemic disease... what do i have? it started with a headache on my right temple for the last 6 months, doctor sent me to physical theapy, but did

A member asked:

Do psychiatric drugs enlarge the basal ganglia and atrophy the cerebral cortex. do cause brain damage? i have lingering akathisia from invega (paliperidone) shot

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Whats prognosis for lady w 2nd stroke n 4 yrs, just had basal ganglia on 4th, what's going to happen?

A member asked:

Has anyone studied basal ganglia volume in asperger's syndrome?

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What are the resulting symptoms of a lacune of the right basal ganglia?

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What could an oval shaped low density lesion in the lower aspect of the right basal ganglia measuring 1cm be?

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Is it possible for cysts in the basal ganglia to cause any outward symptoms? if so, what would these include?

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