Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
We often see middle-aged or older individuals walking unsteadily or shaking their heads repeatedly without apparent reason. Some cannot even hold a glass steadily. We tend to brush it off as an age-related problem. These can be the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease . Parkinson’s is a nervous system disorder that affects movement and worsens progressively. This happens when nerve cells in particular parts of the brain get damaged or die, which leads to a reduction in dopamine. It is a chemical essential for smooth, coordinated muscle movements. Parkinson’s develops gradually and becomes noticeable as age advances. Causes: There is a lack of clear understanding about the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease. However, several factors are identified as playing a role in its development: The loss of neurons—the cells that manage chemical messages in the brain—causes most of Parkinson’s symptoms. People with Parkinson's disease also have decreased levels of dopamine and norepi...