What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is the spread or development of nerves or microscopic parts of the body. Which gradually affects your every move. Parkinson's is a problem that develops slowly in the human body. Sometimes only one hand vibrates to indicate this and sometimes the body itself begins to tremble. When Parkinson's becomes the main symptom of the disease, then the person may become unconscious due to abnormal tremors. In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, the gestures on your face tend to weaken.
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
The symptoms and signs of this disease may vary from person to person. There may not be a complete signal at the beginning. The initial signs may be low and may not be easily detected. Symptoms often begin to appear on one side of your body and the condition worsens. After this, the whole body becomes affected by its symptoms.
The signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease are as follows.
Vibration: Your hands and fingers begin to tremble while walking or sitting still. This will cause your fingers and index finger to start rubbing against each other. This is called a pill-rolling trimmer. Cutting off the body or hands is a symptom of Parkinson's disease. We can take the vibration of your hand when you are at rest as its main symptom.
Laziness at work: This disease reduces your ability to walk and work. Due to which even a simple task can be difficult and time-consuming. It can take a long time for you to walk.
Tight Muscles: There may be pain in any part of your body or muscles. Stiff muscles can be restricted to limit movement.
Loss of automatic activity: Parkinson's patients may have a reduced ability to function unconsciously. These include blinking, smiling, or moving your hands. You can't gesture for a long time while talking.
Voice changes: Parkinson's disease can result in speech problems. This can be a problem even if your voice is less intense or blurred.
Causes and risk factors for Parkinson's disease
In Parkinson's disease, some of the nerves or cells present in the brain gradually become damaged or destroyed. Neurons produce a chemical in our brain called dopamine. Decreased levels of dopamine are caused by abnormal brain activity. As a result, there are signs of Parkinson's disease. The cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown.
Your genes: Researchers have identified specific genetic mutations. Which can cause Parkinson's disease. But it is uncommon in rare cases involving family members with Parkinson's disease.
Environmental Reasons: Some toxins or environmental influences may increase the risk to end-stage Parkinson's patients. But overall, it reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease.
In short, more research is needed to identify the factors responsible for Parkinson's disease.
What are the risk factors for Parkinson's?
The risk factors for Parkinson's disease are as follows
Aging - Parkinson's disease is very rare in young people. It usually starts in the middle or late stages of life and the risk increases with age. Patients are more likely to be over 60 years of age or older.
Heredity - If a close relative has Parkinson's, you are more likely to have it. As long as no one in your family has this problem, you are less likely to have this problem.
Men are at higher risk - Men are more likely than women to develop Parkinson's disease.
Exposure to toxins - Frequent exposure to herbicides and pesticides can increase your risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Ways to prevent Parkinson's disease
The cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown. Therefore, the method of its prevention is also a mystery. Some research has now shown that the caffeine found in coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola is a drug that reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease. Green tea also reduces the risk. Regular aerobic exercise also helps reduce the risk of this disease.
