World Parkinson’s Day 2024: Parkinson’s disease is a serious disease related to the brain. Once it occurs, it increases slowly. Today i.e. 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day. Which is celebrated all over the world. On this special occasion, we will know its symptoms, which people are at greater risk of this disease… etc.
In Parkinson’s disease it occurs inside the body or
In Parkinson’s disease, the neurons that send messages to the muscles of the body start weakening. After a time it takes a much more dangerous form. This disease affects the control, balance and activity of muscles to a great extent. Due to which the power to think and understand completely disappears. In common parlance, it can be said that it has a very bad effect on the brain.
In this disease, there is a deficiency of dopamine chemical in the body.
This disease often starts after the age of 60 years. Health experts believe that the most surprising thing is that men suffer from this disease more than women. This is a brain related disease. In this disease, there is a deficiency of a chemical called dopamine in the body. Due to which the activities in the body start slowing down. Along with this, vibration starts happening in the body. This disease can be more dangerous than dementia and depression.
Parkinson’s disease symptoms are
persistent muscle tremors
Difficulty in moving body parts
lack of balance in the body
difficulty blinking
having cramps
drooling
difficulty swallowing
slowing down of sound
What are the treatments?
In severe cases, deep brain stimulation (delivering vibrations to a part of the brain) surgery can also be done. Among the medicines, dopamine, medicines having dopamine like effect, medicines which prevent the breakdown of dopamine in the body can be given.
How does Parkinson’s disease occur?
There can be many reasons for Parkinson’s disease. There may also be genetic reasons for this. Dopamine deficiency, environmental impact, not taking a balanced diet, etc.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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