• PARKINSON’S DISEASE

  • Decoding Symptoms, Treatment, and Progression
  • By: Morghan Knight
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 42 mins
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE

By: Morghan Knight
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Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological condition that affects mobility and other functions. It begins with tremor, stiffness, or sluggish movement and progresses to include a range of motor and non-motor symptoms, including muscle stiffness, altered gait and facial expressions, and trouble doing daily activities like getting out of a chair or walking. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is essential for motor function, and the disorder is caused by nerve cell loss in the brain's substantia nigra region.

Parkinson's disease is diagnosed based on a thorough examination and patient history. Although there is no conclusive test, doctors evaluate neurological symptoms and disease development. Treatment approaches attempt to alleviate symptoms while improving quality of life. Levodopa, dopamine agonists, and MAO-B inhibitors are medications that help refill dopamine levels, which alleviates motor symptoms. Non-pharmacological therapies, such as physical and occupational therapy, are equally critical for preserving functional capacities.

Although living with Parkinson's Disease isn't easy, there are still reasons to be hopeful. We are learning more about the condition thanks to healthcare innovations and research, which is leading to better diagnostic tools and new ways of treating it. People living with Parkinson's disease can face their sickness head-on with strength, respect, and agency when they receive treatment that draws from a variety of medical specialties and their knowledge of the disease as a whole.

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