1. Is there a cure for Parkinson's disease?
The research today attributes genetic and environmental factors that cause PD. These findings have led to the invention of new drugs and therapies for the patients. Yet there is no guarantee that the PD can be cured completely. The research is still in progress. The current methods of treatment have made the patients lead their lives completely.
2. What causes Parkinson's disease?
The depletion of nerve cells leads to a decrease in the production of a chemical called dopamine. This dopamine which transmits the messages in substantianigra of the brain to corpus striatum of another part of the brain deteriorates resulting in abnormal functioning of the brain. This affects the smooth movements of any part of the body.
3. Can Parkinson's be prevented?
Parkinson’s disease treatment follows drug therapy or surgeries that can improve their symptoms and help them lead a normal life as far as possible. The complete cure for the disease is yet to be discovered. The research is on-going and hopefully, they will find a remedy soon
4. What is the difference between tremors and Parkinson's disease?
The shaking in the upper part of the body in the areas like head, arms, hand, and tongue is defined as tremors or is known as Essential tremor(E.T.)Essential tremor does not affect movement or is threatens life except that one cannot eat and write comfortably.
While Parkinson’s disease gradually makes a person bedridden because of the symptoms that worsen with age like tremors, muscle rigidity, posture, balance, speech, writing movement accompanying a lot other complications.
ET and PD are different conditions yet share certain common symptoms
5. How do I know if I am a candidate for Deep Brain Stimulation?
To begin with, one must consult a movement order Specialist who will study your case. If the drug therapy doesn’t achieve the required results the doctor might advise you to undergo a Deep Brain Stimulation surgery at one of the best hospitals for Parkinson’s disease in India.
6. How can I better cope with having Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s does affect the most basic things that a man would do in daily routine. If they are affecting you and your peace of mind you must consult a mental care provider who will customize a treatment plan for your problems. Here are few tips that you can do it yourself to manage the stress-
- Talk to your friends and family about the problem.
- Take additional services that your hospital might provide.
- Do what relaxes you and makes you happy.
- Take anti-depressants as per the advice of your doctor if needed.
7. What Is Guided Imagery?
Guided Imagery relaxes your mind by making you focus on images that soothe you from within. This technique is very helpful as it fights stress, anxiety, fear; death, etc. It overcomes depression anger and sleeplessness. Parkinson’s disease specialists include it in the treatment in many cases.
8. I Often Have "Freezing" Spells. What Can I Do to Keep Moving?
If you freeze, make sure you concentrate or visualize something ahead of you and keep walking or move your foot from left to right to awake your senses again.