Today is World Parkinson’s Day. People may feel that this disease is far away, but in fact, the number of Parkinson’s patients in our country has exceeded 3 million. This is a neurodegenerative disease that seriously affects the health of the middle-aged and the elderly. Life, with the aging of our country becoming more and more serious, Parkinson’s disease may be an unavoidable problem for everyone, and it should receive more attention. Today, we will talk to you about Parkinson’s disease, learn about Parkinson’s disease Relevant knowledge points, what are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? How to prevent Parkinson’s disease? And do young people also get Parkinson’s disease?
What is Parkinson’s disease? Good age, young people will get sick? How is it different from other age-degenerative issues?
Parkinson’s disease (Parkinson’s Disease) is a neurodegenerative disease. When the dopamine cells in the substantia nigra nucleus degenerate and apoptose to a certain extent, it will cause movement disorders. Typical symptoms include tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and unsteady gait.
Parkinson’s disease usually occurs between the ages of 55 and 60, with an incidence of about 1% over the age of 65 and 3-4% over the age of 80. So can young people get Parkinson’s disease? In fact, this situation does exist, but it is relatively rare, because it is a degenerative disease and has a greater relationship with age, but if there are genetic factors, it is also possible to be in middle age or even young Period onset, clinically reported patients in their 20s.
Generally speaking, the biggest difference between Parkinson’s disease and other senile degenerative diseases is that the motor system will be affected, showing typical symptoms such as tremor, slow movement, poker face, etc. It is easier to identify; the second is that the main good time is between 55-65 years old, and the age has not reached the stage of very old age.
Staging criteria for the severity of Parkinson’s disease? May be complicated by Alzheimer’s?
The staging of Parkinson’s disease is based on a certain basis, generally divided into five stages, the first stage is mainly unilateral limb symptoms; the second stage is bilateral limb symptoms; the third stage will have balance disorders , but they can still move freely and take care of themselves; in the fourth stage, they need a walker to help them walk; in the fifth stage, they need to sit in a wheelchair and cannot move on their own and need to be taken care of by others.
Parkinson’s disease, like Alzheimer’s disease (also known as Alzheimer’s disease), progresses progressively over time, and about a quarter of Parkinson’s patients suffer from degeneration of the brain’s nerves Yes, it will be complicated by stroke and cognitive impairment, especially in older patients, and the proportion of Alzheimer’s disease will be higher, which usually occurs in the middle and late stages of the disease.
What is the current treatment for Parkinson’s disease? Are all patients suitable for surgery?
Most patients with Parkinson’s disease can achieve good control effect after receiving drug treatment. In the early stages of the disease, the body can also produce a certain amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine, and only a small amount of medication or once a day can be given to maintain a normal life throughout the day. However, with the gradual development of the disease, the dosage needs to be increased after about 4-5 years, and the risk of side effects and complications will also increase. The treatment at this time needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Adjust medication for own symptoms or take concomitant therapy.
Another treatment for Parkinson’s disease is surgery to electrically stimulate the deep brain nuclei (Deep Brain Stimulation). The operation is relatively complicated and has a certain degree of risk, such as the subthalamic nucleus. There are special clinical indications, and only about 5-10% of patients are suitable for surgery.
In Parkinson’s disease patients, as the disease progresses, the “switch phenomenon” becomes obvious?
When Parkinson’s disease progresses over time, there may be motor complications called “switching phenomenon”, which means that after the dopamine drug is metabolized by the body, some time before the next dose, due to insufficient dopamine , the body appears similar to “no electricity” and can not move, stiff phenomenon. This stage can be helped by increasing the frequency of medication intake, switching to dopamine agonist medication, or concomitant therapy.
How to maintain mobility in Parkinson’s disease patients? Does exercise or assistive help?
Exercise can help the body increase dopamine secretion, strengthen cardiopulmonary function and also help brain circulation. For patients with Parkinson’s disease, exercise has multiple benefits and can also reduce the occurrence of “switching phenomenon”. After the disease progresses to the third stage, there will be balance disorders, resulting in small steps, rushing forward, or “freezing” at the start. It is recommended that patients with Parkinson’s disease can practice more aerobic exercise and lower extremity exercises to increase the muscles of the lower disc. Strength, helps maintain balance and overcome “freeze” problems.
Timely intervention of assistive devices can also help improve the gait problems of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Sound and visual stimulation can help improve difficulty in starting, and assistive devices such as trekking poles can be used to allow patients to illuminate infrared rays Or the image goes forward. Or guiding the patient to start walking through the voice of others can help improve the starting barriers of patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Is there a way to prevent Parkinson’s disease? Which risk factors should be paid attention to?
Currently, the etiology of Parkinson’s disease is still unclear, and about 5%-10% are inherited in families and related to specific genes. In addition, exposure to pesticides and head trauma may also increase the risk. It is recommended that everyone maintain more exercise habits and live a regular life and rest. Foreign studies have also found that people who consume a moderate amount of coffee reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Because Parkinson’s disease may affect mobility and daily life, a lot of patients suffer from depression and anxiety. It is recommended to seek assistance in a timely manner. Through appropriate treatment, exercise and assistive device intervention, it can be cured. Get a better quality of life.