{"id":107085,"date":"2021-06-29T15:18:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T09:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=107085"},"modified":"2021-06-29T12:44:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T07:14:19","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/health\/all-you-need-to-know-about-parkinsons-disease","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Parkinson&#8217;s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Parkinson\u2019s disease is a neurological disorder that disrupts an individual\u2019s movement. The exact causes of Parkinson\u2019s disease are not known yet, but experts state that it can be due to genetic makeup or any nerve cell breakdown. Parkinson\u2019s disease cannot be cured but can be managed and treated over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The symptoms are mild at the beginning and develop gradually over time. However, the symptoms may be different for every individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em>Following are some of the symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/em>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tremors or shakiness of certain parts of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Imbalance of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stiffed arms or legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tendency to fall<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slow movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Change in speech (slowed speech)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Difficulty writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mood disorder such as anxiety, depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What causes Parkinson\u2019s disease?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The exact causes of Parkinson\u2019s disease have been not established yet, but experts have stated a few factors that may lead to Parkinson\u2019s disease. Insufficient levels of hormones dopamine and norepinephrine can lead to Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for the body\u2019s movement and coordination. Insufficient levels of dopamine or, if dopamines are dying, it disrupts an individual\u2019s movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Norepinephrine is another neurotransmitter mainly responsible for an individual\u2019s blood circulation around the body and bodily movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Parkinson\u2019s disease can sometimes be hereditary as well. If there is a history of Parkinson\u2019s disease in the family, it may be inherited by the following generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Who is most likely to develop Parkinson\u2019s disease?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Individuals who are most likely to develop Parkinson\u2019s disease are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Individuals aged 50 or above<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Males are more like than females to develop Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Family history of Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Diagnosis and Treatment:<\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Doctors look for symptoms while performing physical examinations of an individual along with their history of health. Doctors sometimes also inquire about the family history of certain diseases to find out whether it is due to a genetic factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Parkinson\u2019s disease is treated based on the level of the disease. Individuals with mild symptoms get essential treatments such as light medication, balanced dieting advice, and other lifestyle changes (sleeping duration, exercises, etc.). They get treated with a combination of medication, therapies, and changes in lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Individuals who have difficulty with their speech may get occupational therapy or speech therapy. Many individuals also get physiotherapy to help with their imbalanced and movement difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A few simple precautionary measures can reduce the chance of an individual developing Parkinson\u2019s disease, which includes:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid using toxins such as pesticides and herbicides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exercising regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please do not ignore any symptoms, no matter how minor they may be.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Incorporating certain foods in the diet, such as turmeric, berries, apple, tea, red grapes, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Try to avoid sunflower oil and do not reuse the same oil for cooking\/frying another leftover meal or remains extra from a previous dish.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Parkinson\u2019s disease is a neurological disorder that does not have any cure. However, it can be managed and treated according to its severity, reducing the chance for an individual to face disruption in their life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parkinson\u2019s disease is a neurological disorder that disrupts an individual\u2019s movement. The exact causes of Parkinson\u2019s disease are not known yet, but experts state that it can be due to genetic makeup or any nerve cell breakdown. Parkinson\u2019s disease cannot be cured but can be managed and treated over time. 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