Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is a condition where a part of the brain gradually deteriorates, leading to ever-worse symptoms. The senses, ability to think, mental health, and other aspects may be negatively impacted by this condition. It is most well known for its impairment of muscular balance, movement, and coordination.

Symptoms

Most often, symptoms appear over a long period of time. Due to the variability of the ailment, each person's progression of symptoms will be unique. People with PD may experience:

Tremor, characterized by a tremor in the hands that roll pills when at rest;
Slow, sporadic movement (called bradykinesia and hypokinesia)
Limb stiffness (rigidity)
Difficulties with balance
Gait (postural instability)

Patients are frequently more adversely affected by non-motor than by motor PD symptoms.

Depression,
Anxiety,
Apathy,
Hallucinations,
Constipation,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Sleep disorders,
Loss of smell,
Cognitive impairments

Causes

Some brain neurons experience gradual degeneration or death as a result of Parkinson's disease.
Movement impairment and other Parkinson's disease symptoms worsen as a result of abnormal brain activity caused by dopamine deficiency.
Parkinson's disease has no known cause, but there are a number of contributing factors, including Genes.
Scientists have pinpointed the precise genetic changes that can result in Parkinson's disease.
Although some gene mutations appear to increase the likelihood of Parkinson's disease, each of these genetic markers has a relatively low risk of the disease.

Treatment

Parkinson's disease is treated using a mixture of:

Treatments It's critical to get enough sleep, move about, and eat right. Additionally, physical, occupational, and speech therapy can enhance self-care and communication. You can also talk to the best clinical psychologist in India to learn more.

Medication is almost always necessary to assist manage the many physical and mental health symptoms related to the disease. Consultation with the best online psychiatrist can be beneficial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Parkinson's disease impact older people?

Some people may eventually develop dementia as their condition worsens and be diagnosed with Parkinson's dementia, a type of Lewy body dementia. People with Parkinson's dementia may suffer from severe memory loss and cognitive impairment, which makes day-to-day tasks challenging. Parkinson's patients with a raft of psychiatric symptoms should seek assistance from an online psychiatrist for suitable intervention.

When does dementia first appear in Parkinson's disease?

When dementia appears at least a year (and frequently several years) following the start of Parkinson's disease symptoms, the condition is diagnosed as Parkinson's disease dementia. A tremor is one of the possible Parkinson's disease symptoms. For more assistance, seek online geriatric counselling from the best psychologist in India at TalktoAngel.

Can Parkinson's disease progress quickly?

Each patient's Parkinson's disease progresses differently. There is no known reason why some people with Parkinson's disease swiftly progress to the final stage while others keep their strength and function for years. There is currently no known cure for the disease, however physical therapy, exercise, and online geriatric counselling can halt its growth.