Parkinson's Disease | Aster RV | Neurology

by Dr Neeraj Balaini

Posted on : Jul 31, 2023

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Join Dr Neeraj Balaini, a distinguished Neurology Consultant at Aster RV Hospital, as he shares insights about Parkinson's Disease - from what it is and its symptoms to the latest treatment options, he has got you covered! In this informative video, Dr Balaini will also walk you through the intricacies of managing Parkinson's Disease and offer valuable advice on coping strategies to enhance the quality of life for patients and their loved ones.The general population commonly suffers from neurodegenerative illness, and many are unaware of it.

The Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease is characterised by the degeneration of dopamine-producing brain cells. Since dopamine is necessary for the normal movement of the hands and legs, patients with Parkinson's disease tend to shake and become slower as their dopamine levels decline. Parkinson's disease has four main symptoms: tremors, which causes a patient to shake their arms, legs, or possibly their jaw; stiffness in the limbs. Instability during walking, which causes a patient to fall or become unstable, lowness of movement is another major symptom of Parkinson's disease. Any patient who is low and has shaky hands or legs can have parkinson. Additionally, a After discussing the main symptoms, a few more that may arise include constipation.Parkinson's disease is treatable but not yet curable, therefore you'll need to take medication for a longer period of time

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