Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition of the nervous system. It can over the course of 10 to 25 years result in total loss of mobility. In all but a few cases of Parkinson's disease there is no identifiable cause or even any obvious contributing factor.

While Parkinson's disease has very distinctive features, it is rather a difficult disease to identify, particularly while it is in its early stages. Unfortunately there are no precise tests, which doctors can do to establish an exact diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and regrettably especially in its early stages it might be mistaken for other diseases.

Both of these assumptions are very naïve and ultimately wrong. Although Parkinson's disease does affect people over the age of 50 more than those under the age of 50, it is not exclusively an 'old person' disease. Early-onset Parkinson's is relatively rare (around 10% of all diagnosed cases) but it does exist and it can affect people of any age.

Alternative medicine and treatments have been incorporated into treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson's. Exercises such as Pilates, tai chi and yoga help increase body flexibility, enhancing balance and coordination. The muscles of the spine are elongated, strengthened and stabilised through the stretching movements specific to Pilates. This increases blood circulation and balance and improves posture.

Causes of Parkinson's disease:

It is not clear as to what makes these nerve cells break down. But scientists are doing a lot of research to look for the answer. Abnormal genes seem to lead to Parkinson's disease in some people. But so far, there is not enough proof to show that it is always inherited.

Parkinson's Disease for Treatment Tips

1. Carbidopa and benserazide are dopa decarboxylase inhibitors.

2. Tolcapone inhibits the COMT enzyme, thereby prolonging the effects of L-dopa, and so has been used to complement L-dopa.

3. Selegiline and rasagiline reduce the symptoms by inhibiting monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B).

4. An antiviral drug, amantadine, can help reduce symptoms of PD and levodopa-induced dyskinesia.

As of 2008 there is no cure for Parkinson's disease but there are surgeries and medications that can provide relief from the pain and suffering associated with the disease. One form of treatment is surgery and deep brain stimulation. Deep brain stimulation involved a tool called a brain pacemaker that is placed into the brain.

Some sign and symptoms related to Parkinson's disease:

1-Loss of automatic movements.

2-Fatigue.

3-Difficulty swallowing.

4-Nightmares.

When dopamine is low, the brain pulls the brakes on the body's ability to move and control movement. This leaves the person less able to control the body. Like driving with your foot on the brake... movement is sluggish and jerky, difficult to control, and starting and stopping a movement is not smooth.

When brain cells (neurons) deteriorate, Parkinson's disease is the result. It is considered a chronic condition, as opposed to acute, because it has no cure and doesn't go away by itself. It is also a degenerative disease, meaning that it breaks down the body of the person it attacks. Muscle control is lost due to a lack of dopamine in the brain and, because of this, a difficulty in walking, coordination, and severe shaking develop.



Read About pregnancy guide and also read about baby pediatrician and diarrhea in children

And Also Read About haircuts and study programs

To add a comment please login by clicking here