Parkinson’s disease, sometimes referred to as Parkinsonism, is a disorder that affects the central nervous system and results in involuntary movements of the body. Parkinson’s symptoms are often confused with that of diabetes, which can be an indirect complication of the disease, but it should be remembered that Parkinson’s symptoms are directly linked to the disease and cannot be treated as such. Parkinson’s symptoms generally include:
The first set of Parkinson’s symptoms consist of difficulty in coordination, difficulty in balance and muscular rigidity. This makes performing simple tasks such as walking or writing difficult. In addition to the above mentioned motor symptoms, there are also cognitive changes that accompany the disease. It becomes difficult to reason properly and learn new information, as well as difficulties with speech and understanding. Since language is largely controlled by the brain, this also means that patients have problems learning how to communicate.
Parkinson’s symptoms tend to become more severe with age. In addition to having difficulty in moving about independently, sufferers may begin to lose muscle control. In some cases they may even start to lose the ability to speak. The decline in brain chemical dopamine is what is responsible for most of these symptoms and is seen as the main cause of Parkinson’s.
There is considerable debate over what causes Parkinson’s. There is strong evidence that genetic factors play a major role, but other causes such as viral infections, neurological disorders and the side effects of certain medications can all result in different Parkinson’s symptoms and movement loss. Parkinson’s symptoms tend to become more severe with age, so if your loved one has started showing these symptoms it is important that you visit your doctor to find out exactly what they are.
To determine if there is any link between Parkinson’s symptoms and your family medical history, your doctor will want to gather a wide range of information. Firstly, they will want to know about any prior illnesses your loved ones have had. If they have had Parkinson’s previously or have had any kind of psychiatric problems, this will be noted down as well. Your doctor will also want to know about your own medical history, particularly if you have had Parkinson’s before.
A physical examination will be required as part of your Parkinson’s diagnosis. The doctor may also want to know about your family medical history. This may help to explain why you have Parkinson’s and how it may have been passed down through the family. It may also help ease some of the frustration and isolation that people with Parkinson’s sometimes feel. Finding out what your loved ones have been through, their Parkinson’s symptoms and their overall medical history will help your doctor to provide an accurate diagnosis.
Treatment of Parkinson’s involves a combination of medication and therapy. The medication will help to slow down the progression of the disease and lessen some of the more extreme early symptoms. This is known as neurostimulation. This type of treatment is often provided as a course of anti-psychotic medications. Therapy can help to eliminate the causes of the disease, improve communication between the brain and body, and teach the sufferer some skills to use in everyday situations. One skill that has shown to be useful is called biofeedback, which teaches sufferers to monitor their Parkinson’s symptoms and learn to control certain aspects of their motor movement.
While this form of therapy has helped many Parkinson’s sufferers, it is not a cure. It will not reverse Parkinson’s or even slow the progression of the disease. However, with consistent treatments patients are able to control some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s and eventually achieve some level of independence and movement of the body. Medications such as Methotrexate and Levodisil will reduce levels of dopamine in the body. The goal is to eventually achieve complete Parkinson’s control, but for that to happen, the patient must remain on medication for the rest of his or her life.
Oren Zarif – Psychokinesis Treatment
