World Parkinson's Day 2022: symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and stiffness should not be ignored
"The goal is to improve quality of life through appropriate disease care and management," said Dr. Pawan Pai, an interventional neurologist.
Parkinson's disease can be described as a motor disorder that affects the nervous system, said dr. Pawan Pai, interventional neurologist at Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road. This World Parkinson's Day is celebrated annually on April 11; you'll find out everything you need to know about his condition. This year's theme is integrated health.
"Since this disease, if not diagnosed on time, can lead to many complications, symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and rigidity – seen due to low dopamine levels in the brain – should not be ignored. It can even cause fatal health problems," he said.
Cognitive Problems: A person may have problems with thinking, memory, judgment, and problem-solving. Patients usually become forgetful and have difficulty finding words, have difficulty making decisions, experience brain fog, and cannot concentrate.
Swallowing problems: Parkinson's disease is a muscle movement disorder that affects the muscles used for swallowing. Dysphagia (inability to eat food) may develop if symptoms are ignored.
Sleep Problems: This condition can cause many sleep problems. A person may experience sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, nightmares, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, and an inability to sleep well upon waking. Mental health problems: Those with long-term Parkinson's disease often exhibit drastic behavioral changes, including feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, irritability, frustration, restlessness, violence, restlessness, impatience, and low self-esteem. Therefore, timely consultation and treatment are essential, said Dr. pie.
Sexual Dysfunction: Decreased sexual interest and physical functioning occur due to decreased dopamine levels. A man has low sexual desire and an inability to achieve orgasm or an erection. Women can experience vaginal dryness.
Sensory problems: Loss of smell, blurred vision, pain, and balance problems are common in patients with Parkinson's disease. Ignoring these conditions can disrupt daily activities.