Parkinson’s disease is characterized by involuntary movements of the body. The reason for this disorder is unknown but is suspected to be related to the loss of dopamine, a chemical that is present in the brain and is responsible for transmitting nerve signals. Dopamine is released when dopamine-producing cells in the brain reproduce. With the lack of dopamine, there is a reduction in movement and the sufferer eventually develops Parkinson’s Symptoms.
Parkinson’s symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the disease. Parkinson’s Symptoms are divided into two categories namely motor tremor or movement disorder and speech disorder. This condition can be worsened by exposure to light, which results to bradykinesia (a slowing of muscles and speech) and also occurs as a result of taking certain medications like antidepressants and sedatives. This disease can affect people of all ages but the most common sufferers are people in their fifties and older. A majority of sufferers have been reported to be mothers.
Parkinson’s symptoms may include rigidity of the limbs, a change in skin and hair which is called polymyalgia rheumatica and stiffness of the muscles. It is important to note that early symptoms often do not reveal themselves until later stages of Parkinson’s disease. The early symptoms may include loss of weight, frequent falls, difficulty with swallowing, poor grooming, head dropping, rigid neck, stiffness and tremors, poor balance, inability to concentrate and difficulty sleeping.
In advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease, the disease progresses to Parkinson’s dementia and causes severe loss of cognitive function and later death. Other symptoms include rigidity of the bladder and constipation, urinary frequency, incontinence, and painful urination. Weight loss, which may be absent in early Parkinson’s disease sufferers, becomes an issue as the disease progresses. The eyes and brain also start showing signs of deterioration.
As the disease progresses, the most common symptom of Parkinson’s disease is tremors or involuntary movements of the body, which are typically bilateral and often rhythmic in nature. This type of Parkinson’s symptom is considered the early Parkinson’s symptom. The tremor can be mild, moderate to severe, or even unconscious. The tremors can strike anytime, anywhere and is more likely to happen when the patient is facing something that is stressful or uncomfortable. The Parkinson’s symptoms may vary in occurrence. In some instances, the Parkinson’s symptoms may become so severe that they cause social, emotional or physical stress, which can lead to depression.
The other two Parkinson’s symptoms are muscle rigidity, which occurs mostly in the legs and lower extremities, and wasting or loss of muscle tone. The wasting or loss of muscle tone can cause loss of body movement and severe rigidity of the limbs. As the disease progresses, the third Parkinson’s symptom is the slowing of bodily functions.
A medical history is important in assessing Parkinson’s disease, especially in elderly patients. A medical history can reveal other factors such as medications taken by the patient, his or her family members, the environment, and his or her diet. This is because the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms depend on how the brain of the person responds to stimulation.
Parkinson’s disease can be progressive, which means it advances over time without any noticeable signs or symptoms. Although the early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are the wobbling and shaking of the feet, there are chances that one side of the body might move first, followed by the other side. If it moves on its own, this can be a sign of early Parkinson’s but if it doesn’t have any kind of apparent movement, this could mean the disease has not yet progressed to the later stages.
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