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If you are young chances are you aren t worried about this particular neurodegenerative disease, and rightly so since the only people afflicted by it are above the age of 50. Although, there are a lot of cases where it develops in the younger age bracket, so you need to be careful and examine the signs of early onset Parkinson s and be wary if any of these symptoms apply to you.
Parkinson s is a neurological disorder wherein the dopamine-producing neurons are affected in a particular ar...more
Parkinson s is a neurological disorder wherein the dopamine-producing neurons are affected in a particular ar...more
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One of the common ailments in elderly people is Parkinson s. A progressive disorder, when left untreated, results in worsening of the symptoms. Hence, it is essential to understand the treatment options available to manage the condition effectively. You may be suggested surgical therapies if medication is not effective enough to treat the symptoms.
Surgical treatment options can be beneficial for patients who are suffering from symptoms, but they do not help with treating the disease. I...more
Surgical treatment options can be beneficial for patients who are suffering from symptoms, but they do not help with treating the disease. I...more
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If you are having side effects from the medications and you know for sure that the side effects of having essential tremors started after starting the medication, we recommend that you stop the medications and consult your prescribing psychiatrist. If you are not able to do so, kindly contact us so that we can help with the right solutions.
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Coping with Parkinson s disease is not an easy task. Whether you or your loved one is suffering from it, the effect of the disease takes a toll. Other than the fact that it is a degenerative disease and the neurological condition deteriorates over time, the mental trauma that Parkinson s brings; not only to the patient but to the caregiver as well, is a whole chapter on its own. When you are taking care of someone who is suffering from
Parkinson s disease, it is natural that the emotion...more
Parkinson s disease, it is natural that the emotion...more
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Neurology is the branch of science and medicine dealing with the central and peripheral nervous system. The nervous system is made of the brain and spinal cord. The disorders, illness or injuries of the nervous system can become problematic for people suffering from them. One of the worst diseases of the nervous system is Parkinson s disease.
It is a progressive disorder affecting the central nervous system that leads to slowing down of movement and slurring of speech over a period of t...more
It is a progressive disorder affecting the central nervous system that leads to slowing down of movement and slurring of speech over a period of t...more
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Ageing is inevitable, and as much as we want to escape, there is no way out. All organs, whether obvious or not, undergo gradual degeneration and deterioration. The brain is no exception, and memory being one of its main function also begins to decline with age. There are various factors which determine how quickly this ageing sets in and how rapidly it progresses. These are dictated by a person s lifestyle, activity levels, and overall body changes. Dementia also has a strong family history, an...more
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Multi Speciality•Visakhapatnam
Parkinson s disease is a disorder involving the nervous system. It can start with a mere tremor of one hand and advances to slow movement and stiffness. The face might show little no symptoms in the beginning but the speech might become slurred. With every passing day, the condition worsens. This condition has no permanent cure but the symptoms can be improved with proper medication.
What are the symptoms?
Some unmistakable symptoms include the following:
A sudden shaking o...more
What are the symptoms?
Some unmistakable symptoms include the following:
A sudden shaking o...more
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