WHAT IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE?
Parkinson’s is a Movement Disorder. It happens when nerve cells in the brain don't produce enough of a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine sends signals to the part of our brain that controls movement. People usually develop the disease around age 60 or older. Parkinson’s disease mostly affects the central nervous system. It is the progressive disease as the systems continue and worsen with the time. The cause of the disease is still not known but several factors can be the reason like the genetics and Environmental factors. Who are at Risk? If one of the family members is affected the chances are high to get the disease. There is also an increased risk in people exposed to certain pesticides. Young adults rarely experience the disease. It begins in middle or late life and the risk increases with age. Symptoms Parkinson’s disease symptoms can vary from person to person the main Motor symptoms can be .
Tremor Although tremor is the most common signs of Parkinson's not everyone with tremor has Parkinson's. Shaking in the limb of hand when relaxed can be sign of Parkinson’s disease. Changes in writing Writing may become hard and the letter sizes may smaller and the words can be crowded together. Rigid muscles Gradually the muscles become stiff. Stiffness can occur in any part of the body. The stiff muscles can limit the range of motion and cause pain. Change in Speech Speech problem can be the result of Parkinson’s disease. The person may speak softly, quickly, slur or hesitate before talking. Movement Person with Parkinson’s disease will feel the slowdown of the movement. Simple task will prove difficult to perform. Dragging of feet; Short walking steps may be the sign of it. Walking Imbalance Balance and posture problems may cause frequent falls. A person with Parkinson’s likely to take small steps and shuffle with his or her feet close together. Dizziness Blurred vision, Fainting or Feeling dizzy can be signs of low blood pressure and can be linked to Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease can cause many other Non Motor Symptoms that are not related to movement like
Constipation Sleeping Disorders Depression, Anxiety Fatigue, Stress Loss of sense of smell
Treatments Parkinson's disease can't be cured! Medications may improve the symptoms.
Doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, especially ongoing aerobic exercise. In some cases, physical therapy that focuses on balance and stretching also play important role. A speech-language pathologist can also help in improving speech problems. Sometimes Neurologist even suggests surgery to regulate certain regions of brain to improve the symptoms.
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