Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that leads to a person’s loss of control of their bodies movements. It is not fatal or contagious. You cannot die from Parkinson’s disease. Only a tiny percentage are of a genetic cause, and the symptoms are different from person to person.
Health and wellness enthusiast and CEO of Direct Appliance Rentals Karina Wolfin notes:
“Multidisciplinary support from a team of health professionals is one of the best ways to relieve a person with Parkinson’s disease. Since it has no cure, managing the symptoms could help the patients live normal lives.”
Signs and Symptoms
Parkinson’s symptoms are due to a lack of dopamine which is a neurotransmitter needed to help you control your movements. The progressive degeneration of the nerve cells in the brain’s middle area is the root cause of dopamine deficiency. Consequently, when dopamine production is not enough, the motor nerves of the brain can’t control movement and coordination.
However, no two patients have the same symptoms. The order of appearance and how it progresses usually varies. Here are some of the most popular symptoms experienced:
- Resting tremor, which usually begins in one hand and often happens when at rest or tired.
- Muscle stiffness often called muscle rigidity.
- Bradykinesia, also known as slowness of movement, which causes freezing or sudden inability to move.
- Balance problems.
- Stooped posture.
- Loss of unconscious movements, such as blinking and smiling.
- Changes to speech, such as soft, quick, or slurred speech.
- Difficulties with handwriting.
- Loss of smell.
- Constipation.
- Lack of urinary control.
- Sleep disturbance.
- Fatigue.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Excessive sweating.
Causes Of Parkinson’s Disease
To date, there is still no known root cause of Parkinson’s disease. Most patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s have no family history of the disease, and only a tiny percentage were recorded to have it in the family. However, researchers are investigating the possible causes These include:
- Environmental factors – being exposed to pesticides, toxins, chemicals.
- Genetic factors – if someone else has it in your family.
- Head trauma and stress
Diagnosis and Management
Parkinson’s disease isn’t diagnosed through laboratory tests. For health specialist’s to rule out the condition, they use X-rays, CT scans, and blood tests. Diagnosing Parkinson’s is a lengthy and extensive process.
The symptoms and treatment are tailored for each patient since no two people will experience the same symptoms. Given the situation, a neurologist is the best professional to help decide on how to treat the disease.
Support For People With Parkinson’s Disease
Persons with Parkinson’s disease are recommended to have access to an allied health team at the onset. The multidisciplinary support may consist of neurologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dietitians, and social workers. These health professionals will support you and help with managing pain and any problems you may face later.
Moreover, home innovations have also provided significant support to patients with Parkinson’s disease and people suffering from polio, dementia, arthritis, etc.
Uccello Designs works with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Our Uccello Kettle is a useful assistive technology that enables pouring a kettle as easy as tipping a feather. On top of that, these specialized kettles also give anybody who wants to handle boiling water safely a sense of security and independence —a great help to individuals or organizations needing assistive living products.
Around age 60 I noticed that my handwriting was getting smaller and I was writing faster. I also noticed a small tremor in my right hand. The doctor went over my different symptoms and he suspected I’d either had a small stroke or the beginnings of Parkinson ‘s disease. After finding a neurologist and some testing I was diagnosed with the beginning stages of Parkinson’s disease. That was 4 years ago. I took Sinimet four times a day to control my symptoms, which include falling, imbalance, gait problems, swallowing difficulties, and slurring of speech, A year ago, I began to do a lot of research and came across Kycuyu Health Clinic (www. kycuyuhealthclinic. com) and their Parkinson’s HERBAL TREATMENT. After seeing positive reviews from other patients, I quickly started on the treatment, I experienced significant reduction/decline in major symptoms, including tremors, muscle weakness, speech problems, difficulty swallowing, balance problems, chronic fatigue and others, The truth is you can get off the drugs and help yourself by trying natural methods, i live symptoms free.
Hi Lucinda, thanks for your testimony. It’s great to hear you live symptom-free following herbal treatment. I hope your comment can help others like yourself. Keep well 🙂