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How Can Parkinson S Disease Be Treated?
I have trimmers and Parkinson’s run in my family my Dad and my brother have it. My two sisters and I have the trimmers does this mean we could have a form of Parkinson’s? I haven’t been able to get to my neurologist as appointments keep being canceled. Sometimes I can’t even pour a glass of water without a m so. What is there out there for this problem?
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Hello,
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive disorder that results in speech impairment, muscle rigidity, tremors, and slowing of physical movement. The disease is degenerative and caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. It affects about 1 in 100 people over the age of 65.
It is estimated that up to 10% of cases of Parkinson’s, so 10 in every 100 people with Parkinson’s, may be inherited. This means there may be genetic factors that significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s within members of a family.
Treatment depends on the age associated with Hypertension or diabetes and severity of the disease; you may need to take MRI brain also. Please consult your neuro physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive disorder that results in speech impairment, muscle rigidity, tremors, and slowing of physical movement. The disease is degenerative and caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. It affects about 1 in 100 people over the age of 65.
It is estimated that up to 10% of cases of Parkinson’s, so 10 in every 100 people with Parkinson’s, may be inherited. This means there may be genetic factors that significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s within members of a family.
Treatment depends on the age associated with Hypertension or diabetes and severity of the disease; you may need to take MRI brain also. Please consult your neuro physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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