The factors, symptoms, management and therapies : The Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a long term neurodegenerative disease which has effects on the movement of the body. This disease affects the central nervous system. In this blog we will dive into the risk factors of Parkinson’s disease, treatment options and causes.

What is Parkinson’s disease ?

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system targeting the nerve cells in the part of the brain which produces dopamine. In this disease, the cells deteriorate causing the dopamine levels to to decrease beginning with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. 

What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease ?

• Tremor
• Stiffness in muscles
• Slowness of movement
• Impaired balance and coordination
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Cognitive decline
• Depression and anxiety
• Pain
• Bladder problems
• Constipation

What are the risk factors of Parkinson’s disease ?

• Most common among people over 60
• Family history
• Men are potentially affected more than women
• Head injuries
• Exposure to environmental toxins

What are the treatment options ?

• Prescribed medications
• Surgery
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Lifestyle changes
• Gene therapy
• Stem cell therapy
• Fecal microbiome transplant

Parkinson’s disease is a challenging disease which can create a lot of hindrances in your day to day life. It can affect one’s life but with the right care, management and healthy changes, one can go ahead to live a healthy fulfilling life.