Parkinson’s disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder that results in involuntary movements of the body. The disease results from the destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine, the chemical that keeps motor neurons active. As time goes by, the production of dopamine decreases in the brain which causes the loss of motor coordination and balance. Other symptoms include rigidity, severe foot pain and in extreme cases, uncontrolled shaking of the body.
There are several risk factors for Parkinson’s. Risk factors for Parkinson’s increase with age, gender and genetics. Risk factors can be genetic or environmental. They can also be the result of other diseases such as Parkinsons disease, stroke or head injury. Parkinson’s symptoms can be effectively managed with the use of medications such as dopamine agonists, antidepressants, Lidocaine and levodopa.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for this disease. Treatment involves managing symptoms such as excessive rigidity, poor balance, speech problems and the difficulty of moving. In more extreme cases, where the tremor has been eliminated, deep brain stimulation using electrodes is used to improve brain chemical dopamine levels and reduce tremors.
Treatments for Parkinson involve managing symptoms such as daily intake of medications, performing daily exercises and performing deep brain stimulation. Unfortunately, drug treatments have many side effects. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease and side effects can affect someone over time. A Parkinson’s patient may begin to lose motor coordination or experience difficulty with speech.
Physical Symptoms Severe rigidity and severe slowness are the two most obvious physical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms are often the first noticed by the patient. Slowness is characterized by a slow, dragging movement of the affected limbs, from one corner to the other. The patient may also develop problems with speech development or swallowing. Rigid rigidity causes a reduction in hand movement and rigid stiffness causes involuntary movements of the face, legs, arms, trunk and stomach.
Therapeutic methods used to manage these symptoms depend on the cause of Parkinson’s disease. Levodopa is a known treatment for this condition. Levodopa is an amino acid that helps control dopamine levels in the brain. This amino acid controls dopamine production by working closely with the brain’s nerve cells. By working with the nerve cells, levodopa helps control tremors, muscle tone, gait, bowel control and balance.
Therapy may include physical, occupational or speech therapy. Occupational therapy uses techniques such as occupational training and stress management. Speech therapy can help control slowness and problems with speech fluency. Physical therapy can help reduce stiffness and increase voluntary movement. Sometimes the condition worsens during periods of physical stress.
Treatment options include medications, exercise, speech therapy and medical surgery. Medicines are sometimes used to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some drugs to treat Parkinson’s include didanosine, troglitazone, betahistine, gingko biloba, bromelain, melatonin, methylcobalamin and vincristine. Therapy to slow or stop progress of Parkinson’s symptoms includes light exercises, which are usually done in an environment with mild electrical signals, massage and biofeedback. The goal of therapy is to reduce stiffness and improve function.
Surgery may help ease some of the more severe Parkinson’s symptoms. If there is a loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain, the disease may progress. For example, Parkinson’s patients who lose dopamine-producing cells in the brain may lack strength in their grip or have difficulty maintaining eye-hand coordination. In addition, certain types of surgery are aimed specifically at Parkinson’s: for example, transverse arterial Ligament Aponeurosis (TAA), which is a procedure aimed at improving tightness in blood vessels; brachioplasty, which involves removal of a section of the cerebrum; Parkinson’s Disease Purification (PDP) which is a procedure aimed at preventing toxins from damaging the brain and interfering with dopamine production and brachytherapy, which involves stimulation of muscles to improve overall bodily function.
However, when Parkinson’s symptoms become severe or difficult to deal with, one side of the brain is affected. If this occurs, the disease has progressed to Parkinson’s Disease, which is not curable. Parkinson’s Symptoms may include tremors, rigidity and loss of balance, slowing of speech, body movements that are disproportionate, unable to control movement of the limbs, inability to hold onto furniture or balance wheel; and if left untreated, constant twitching and loss of muscle control.
One of the most common questions asked by doctors and patients is how a drug, medication, or exercise program may help deal with Parkinson’s Symptoms? There is not a one-size-fits-all response. Each Parkinson’s patient must find the program that works for him or her – and the medical history of that person should be thoroughly reviewed. Finding the right type of treatment will depend on a number of factors including a person’s age, lifestyle, current medications, and other environmental factors.
Treatment includes medications, exercises and lifestyle changes, including dietary control and avoiding certain foods that have been known to aggravate Parkinson’s Disease. Doctors sometimes use antipsychotic drugs such as risperdal to treat severe cases and give patients relief from the frustrating symptoms of Parkinson’s. However, in order to treat Parkinson’s correctly, doctors must know all about the disease and its causes. Without this knowledge, it can be difficult to treat properly and restore health to patients. It’s important that you are honest with your doctor when discussing treatment options and look for support from your medical team and friends.
Oren Zarif – Psychokinesis Treatment
