Parkinson’s disease is a disease that is seen with age and unfortunately, a definitive treatment cannot be found. The incidence and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease progress relatively with age. It is 10 times more common in the 60s than in the 50s. The onset of the disease before the age of 50 is rare. Parkinson’s disease occurs as a result of the deterioration of cells in the brain that produce a substance called dopamine, which enables brain cells to communicate with each other. Parkinson’s disease can be seen frequently in the community. Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is important to prevent the disease from progressing badly.
CAUSES MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Medicana Ataşehir Hospital Neurology Specialist Uzm., who said that the younger the symptoms appear in relation to the age of onset of the disease, the more dopamine production decreases over the years and the course of the disease can go a little faster in relatively young patients. Dr. Gülçin Bak said, “Although the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is not known, it is stated that specific genetic mutations or some environmental factors play a role in the development of the disease. The disease, which is seen due to the decrease in dopamine-secreting cells in the brain with aging, causes movement disorders and involuntary movements. “The symptoms can differ from person to person,” he said.
NO SPECIFIC TREATMENT
Stating that the treatment applied to every patient is not the same, Dr. Dr. Look, “Symptoms of the disease can vary from person to person. Differences can also be seen in the progression of symptoms. In some patients, the symptoms start mildly and progress slowly, while in others, the progression can be severe and there is no standard treatment for the disease. Parkinson’s treatment methods include drug and supportive therapies, physical therapy and surgical procedures. The method of treatment varies according to the age of the patient, the stage of the disease and its symptoms.
COMMON SYMPTOMS INCLUDES trembling in hands and feet
Listing the symptoms of Parkinson’s, Dr. Look, “The common symptoms of the disease include tremors in the hands and feet, slowing down in movements, stiffness in the muscles, difficulty in walking, change in facial expression (such as staring, not blinking), not swinging an arm while walking, tremor, muscle spasm, limp or dragging of a leg, Inconsistent gait and hunchback, symptoms not related to movement include sleep disorders, depression, constipation, loss of sense of smell and anxiety disorder.
MUHAMMED ALI WAS PATIENT WITH PARKINSON.
It is known that the famous American boxer Muhammed Ali, who died at the age of 74, struggled with Parkinson’s in the last 30 years of his life. Some doctors state that Ali, who won 56 of his 61 matches during his career, got this disease due to the blows he received on his head, while others state that genetic factors are effective in this.