On social media there are doubts about the signs of Parkinson’s disease. What are the symptoms? And what is the treatment method?
?? Check facts and advice from experts. Prof. Dr. Rungroj Pittayasiri, Head of the Center of Medical Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Group Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
‘Parkinson’s’ is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Start with the Motion Control Center Mostly located in the brainstem area. This causes the production of an important neurotransmitter called ‘dopamine’ to decrease. Patients will have the following symptoms:
1. Tremor
2. Rigidity
3. Slow movement symptoms (Bradykinesia) or little movement (Hypokinesia)
4. Difficulty walking with unstable balance (Postural instability)
They are considered to be the 4 main symptoms of movement. In fact, there are many other non-movement symptoms that warn before Parkinson’s symptoms appear as well.
What are the warning signs of Parkinson’s disease?
The main warning sympt
oms are as follows:
1. Sleepwalking
2. Constipation
3. Can’t smell
4. Depression
Not everyone with these symptoms will develop Parkinson’s in the future.
When looking at the warning symptoms, you will see that many of the symptoms increase with time. Plus risk factors or not?
Early symptoms of Parkinson’s
The easiest symptom to notice is “tremors,” but tremors do not necessarily occur in every Parkinson’s patient.
As for the tremor in Parkinson’s patients, the characteristic characteristic is that it begins with shaking on one side, mostly in the hand. (while the hand is still)
Tremor is often accompanied by slower and more difficult movements in the affected area, such as in some patients with tremors in their hands. Your arms won’t swing much. This is the beginning of movement. If you have these symptoms combined with warning signs (sleepwalking, constipation, unable to smell, depression), the possibility increases.
Young Parkinson’s patients Didn’t experience any tremors from the beginning?
Str
angely enough, young Parkinson’s patients often don’t tremble. When I don’t shake, I don’t think of Parkinson’s disease. When to see a doctor The doctor didn’t think of it.
Young Parkinson’s patients often come to the doctor’s office with symptoms of “spasticity” and slow movement on one side. As a result, this group of patients is often diagnosed with muscle disease. It’s office syndrome. After treatment for a while, the symptoms did not improve. Symptoms increased until Parkinson’s disease was diagnosed.
Can Parkinson’s disease be cured?
At present it is not completely cured. But it can be treated.
In most cases, the main treatment is medicine.
Currently, there are many different methods of drug administration. Most medicines are still oral medicines. And the medicine that the doctor gives will replenish dopamine. By filling it close to normal people and makes dopamine last longer and monitor to see if the patient’s condition improves Can you do any daily routine? This is a technique for adjusting medi
cation for patients.
Currently, there are many ways to treat Parkinson’s disease that require consulting a doctor, skin patches, injections, and brain surgery. or magnetic stimulation This is optional and must be discussed with the patient.
What are the patient’s risks? Some Parkinson’s symptoms are not always caused by dopamine. Or some symptoms do not respond when dopamine is added.
The obvious symptom is walking: being stuck, not being able to take steps. The patient walks a lot, can’t lift his legs, and the body leans forward causing him to fall. But this group of patients sees something in front of them. He will be able to walk. Medical concepts provide guidance. Whether it be in the form of a laser cane, headphones, or Parkinson’s shoes with stimulants under the shoe. Helps patients walk better
The patient, the success of “curing” Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s patients When you start taking the medicine, your symptoms will improve.
Some patients begin to misunderstand that they are cured. Parkinson’s me
dication intake was inconsistent and began to decrease.
Parkinson’s disease has been around for more than 200 years, and today’s patients aren’t the first to think this way. (I thought I was cured) and there is no way to stop taking the medicine if it really is Parkinson’s.
I would like to emphasize that after Parkinson’s patients are treated, their symptoms must continue to improve. By taking medicine continuously Continuously exercise… Don’t think you’re cured of Parkinson’s and everything stops.
Worried about having Parkinson’s disease or not?
‘Parkinson’s’ is a disease that a doctor must diagnose.
Providing knowledge about Parkinson’s disease to make everyone aware It’s not panic.
We have more knowledge Have a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease. Examine yourself. Observe your own symptoms.
If you have any suspicious symptoms, you should see your doctor for examination.
Interview by Peeraphon Anutarasothi
Compiled by Khomsthanon Sukajjasakul
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