Parkinson's Syndrome is a disease that can affect everyone

In the regulation of all processes of vital activity of the body, the central nervous system is constantly involved , which includes both the head and the spinal cord. One such process is the ability to control one's own movements, which a person loses due to the development of Parkinson's syndrome, the symptoms of which can be detected by everyone. Trembling of the limbs and head, difficulties in arbitrary movements become severe phenomena, which significantly impair the quality of life of the patient.

general information

Parkinsonism is a syndrome that characterizes the gradual defeat of the nervous system, which manifests itself in the form of a general decrease in motor activity, a decrease in the speed of movement, the appearance of tremors, and an increase in muscle tone. It is possible to single out the primary Parkinson's syndrome, which is considered idiopathic, a secondary syndrome (caused by medication, trauma, other diseases) and parkinsonism in various hereditary and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system.

Parkinsonism refers to any condition of the patient in which neurologic disorders characteristic of Parkinson's syndrome are observed. It is believed that most often the disease begins to develop at the age of 50-60 years, but in some cases it can occur before reaching the age of 40 years. Parkinson's syndrome with an early onset is called juvenile parkinsonism. If we talk about Parkinsonism in childhood and adolescence, then this phenomenon is called juvenile Parkinsonism Hunt, which is characterized by classic symptoms of this disease and a fairly slow development. Parkinson's syndrome occurs both in women and men, regardless of social status or race, place of residence or income level.

This disease significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. Disturbances in swallowing and chewing food cause a sharp weight loss, and the impossibility of independent movement leads to pressure sores and respiratory disorders that provoke a fatal outcome.

Causes of the syndrome

Modern science can not definitively answer the question, what exactly becomes the cause of the development of such a disease as Parkinson's syndrome. Nevertheless, it is believed that the main factors contributing to the onset and rapid development of the disease are aging, adverse heredity, exposure to toxins and other poisonous substances, some viral infections and cerebrovascular diseases, head injuries.

Manifestations and symptoms of the disease

Parkinson's syndrome refers to slowly developing diseases, whose vivid manifestations can be seen only in the late stages of development. In total, 8 stages of brain damage can be identified, which are characterized by a special scale, from the stage of the absence of obvious symptoms to complete muscle dysfunction. Symptoms of Parkinson usually develop gradually, including stooping and muscle tone, difficult facial expressions, decreased limb movement speed, pain syndrome, trembling that disappears during movement, enuresis, depression, loss of control over posture and position in space.

What can I do for a patient?

Despite the fact that it is impossible to completely cure Parkinson's syndrome, provided the diagnosis is timely and the patient is diagnosed early, an individual supporting course is selected for the patient, which can help maintain motor activity for many years. Treatment is carried out throughout the life of the patient, it significantly slows the rate of development of the disease and prevents the emergence of new symptoms. The diagnosis is made on the basis of general examination and clinical observations, quite often in the treatment of medications are used.