Parkinson’s Disease is a Serious Brain Disorder: Is There Any Cure? All FAQ’S Answered by Expert

The cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, but several factors appear to play a role. Here are some frequently asked questions answered by experts about this serious brain disorder.

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually start gradually and get worse over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. They may also have mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue.

Many of the signs are due to the loss of neurons that produce a chemical messenger in the brain called dopamine. The cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, but several factors appear to play a role, including genes, age, heredity, gender, exposure to toxins, and environmental triggers.

Parkinson’s disease is often accompanied by these additional problems, which can be treated:

• thinking difficulties
• Depression and emotional changes.
• trouble swallowing
• Problems chewing and eating
• Sleep problems and sleep disorders.
• bladder problems
• Constipation

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1. Is there a cure for Parkinson’s disease?

Despite ongoing research, there is no known treatment or strategy to prevent Parkinson’s disease. However, progress in Parkinson’s disease research has been extraordinary. There is a significant chance that the reasons, whether genetic or environmental, will be found and the specific impacts on brain function recognized. These amazing achievements provide genuine hope for the future. Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, most people with the condition can live full and enjoyable lives by diagnosing specific symptoms and selecting the correct course of therapy.

2. What is the cause of Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the gradual degradation or degeneration of neurons (nerve cells) in the substantia nigra, a region of the brain. When these neurons are working regularly, they create dopamine, a key brain neurotransmitter. Dopamine functions as a chemical messenger, facilitating communication between the substantia nigra and the basal ganglia. This communication ensures that muscle action is smooth and balanced. A shortage of dopamine causes aberrant nerve functioning, resulting in a loss of control over body movements.

3. How can I best deal with Parkinson’s disease?

The most important thing you can do is get treatment as soon as you see that you are having trouble controlling your Parkinson’s disease. Early intervention will allow you to understand and cope with the many consequences of your illness. A movement disorder neurologist can tailor a treatment plan to your individual needs. Techniques can be developed to help you regain control of your life and improve your quality of life.

4. What is deep brain stimulation?

Deep brain stimulation helps people with Parkinson’s disease who have reacted to levodopa but have developed dyskinesias or other side effects such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. DBS does not seem to benefit people with atypical Parkinson’s syndromes, who do not seem to get better with Parkinson’s medications.

When contemplating DBS to treat Parkinson’s disease, there are several critical aspects to consider. These concerns should be addressed by a professionally trained movement disorder specialist or neurologist. A movement disorder expert is someone who has received specialized training in the field of movement disorders.

(Inputs: Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Head – Movement Disorders Clinic and Lead – DBS Program, Global Hospital, Mumbai)