Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease has a strong connection with Hollywood in the sense that many good movies have been made on this subject. Another connection is that with actor Michael J Fox who has since become “one of the best-known individuals alive with Parkinson’s disease.” PD is a progressive nervous system disorder… ...Read more
Parkinson’s disease has a strong connection with Hollywood in the sense that many good movies have been made on this subject. Another connection is that with actor Michael J Fox who has since become “one of the best-known individuals alive with Parkinson’s disease.”
PD is a progressive nervous system disorder that severely affects movement of an individual. Noticeable symptoms start to appear gradually, leading to almost impairment of an individual completely. A lot of movies have shown us a glimpse of the progression of the disease. Slurry speech, restricted or difficulty in moving with little or no expression in the face could be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. There is no cure for the ailment and medicines do improve the symptoms of the patients.
Symptoms
Symptoms of the disease may progress at a different pace for an individual and these symptoms may show gradually:
- Tremor- Hand tremors are the most common, to begin with. These could get severe as the disease progresses.
- Slowed movement- You will notice a slight dip in your pace while performing different day-to-day activities like walking or getting up.
- Rigid muscles.
- Sleep disorders or problems in falling asleep.
- Impaired posture.
- Imbalance.
- Slurred speech.
- Change in handwriting leading to almost incomprehensible writing.
- Genes: Genes could play a very important role in dissemination of this ailment.
- Exposure to toxins: Exposure to pesticides and herbicides could trigger the illness.
- Sex: Men are more likely to be affected by the disease than women.
