Parkinson's disease, where did it get sick?
-World Parkinson's Day-
Pick up a pen on the table, scoop porridge with a spoon, or walk to the windowsill at the right speed. These actions are very simple and happen every day. But if there is a disease that prevents you from doing these actions, our lives will change dramatically. Parkinson's disease is one such disease.
April 11 is World Parkinson's Disease Day, so let's talk about Parkinson's disease.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is not like the well-known high blood pressure and diabetes, which can intuitively tell us which part of the body is wrong. Parkinson's disease takes its name from its original discoverer, Dr. James Parkinson," who reported and systematically described a disease with tremor paralysis as its main symptom, calling the disease "like a demon, and patients entangled in it have no hope of escape."
What exactly is Parkinson's disease? We know that the nervous system is the "commander" of the human body, and our behavior receives "instructions" from here. When the "instruction" is abnormal, we cannot react correctly. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain that control motor function.
Nerve cells use chemicals called neurotransmitters to transmit information. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is primarily responsible for controlling movement, emotional responses, and the ability to feel pleasure and pain. Parkinson's disease causes the nerve cells that produce dopamine to gradually lose energy, and the level of dopamine decreases, and the movement is no longer smoothly controlled, and the movement disorder is exhibited.
What is Parkinson's disease like?
Overall, Parkinson's disease has more than 40 symptoms. Therefore, the experience of each patient may be different. Manifestations of Parkinson's disease can be divided into two categories: motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms. Among them, the main manifestations of motor symptoms are:
01
tremor
Uncontrollable movements in one part of the body (such as "shaking hands") may occur when the body is still and relaxed, or when you want to do something (such as trying to drink from a cup).
02
Muscle stiffness
It can hinder the stretching and relaxation of muscles, cause pain and muscle spasms, show a "mask face", cannot swing his arms when walking, and even have difficulty turning, getting up from a chair, and turning over on the bed.
03
Bradykinesia
Slow, clumsy, and lacks coordination. The delicate movements of the fingers are slow, and the walking is staggered.
In addition, there are some performances that are not related to sports, the main ones are:
01
Mild memory and thinking problems
This can stem from aging or may be caused by Parkinson's disease. Problems such as forgetfulness, inattention, and difficulty making plans or decisions occur.
02
Sleep problems
Sleep problems are common in people with Parkinson's disease, where they don't sleep well at night, are oversleep during the day, and make people feel tired.
03
pain
Musculoskeletal pain, pain caused by muscle spasms, internal organs such as the intestine, bladder pain, etc. may occur.
04
Anxiety, depression and stress
Mental health problems are also common in people with Parkinson's disease. This can come from a psychological response to the disease, or it can be due to changes in specific chemicals in the brain.
Is Parkinson's disease common?
Can it be cured?
About 10 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson's disease, with most patients over 60 years old, but also about a tenth under the age of 50. As diagnostic capacity improves and human life expectancy increases, the number of patients with Parkinson's disease can be expected to rise sharply in the future.
Can Parkinson's disease be cured?
Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease. However, timely medication and surgical treatment of specific patients can help control symptoms and delay the disease.
Who is susceptible to Parkinson's disease?
How can I protect myself?
Parkinson's disease is currently thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Overall, people with a family history of Parkinson's disease, a history of head trauma, or long-term exposure to pesticides and metals such as mercury, lead, and manganese are at increased risk of parkinson's disease.
For the prevention of Parkinson's disease, we need to avoid long-term exposure to pesticides, pesticides, or heavy metals such as manganese and mercury. People with a family history of Parkinson's disease are best off not working on welding, dry cleaning, and mechanical repairs. When contact is necessary, be sure to take good protection.
A healthy lifestyle is also important to help prevent the onset of disease and delay its progression. Regular physical activity can protect nerves, such as walking, dancing, playing tai chi, etc., which is not only conducive to musculoskeletal health, but also improves postural stability and prevents falls.
A healthy diet is also important, and the habit of a balanced diet should be maintained to ensure adequate daily intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, which also has a positive effect on the prevention of other chronic diseases.
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[1] Parkingson’s UK. What causes Parkinson’s. https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/what-causes-parkinsons
[2] Parkingson’s UK. Parkinson’s symptoms. https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/parkinsons-symptoms
[3] European Parkinson’s Disease Association. What is Parkinson’s? https://www.epda.eu.com/about-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/