In general, humans can only coexist with the world as long as they are on the run. Otherwise, this society will be marginalized. Hence, it is necessary to always be active. Brain activity is necessary to keep the body active. Because even a small damage to the brain can affect a person in a big way.
‘Parkinson’ is such a problem in the brain. Nearly one million people in India are affected by Parkinson’s disease. Because of this, World Parkinson’s Day is observed on 11th April every year. On this day, awareness is spread about Parkinson’s disease. Thus, he shares with us about this disease.
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system. That is, a hormone called dopamine is produced in a few cells in the nervous system. This hormone helps control body movements. Parkinson’s disease occurs when the secretion of this hormone decreases. In a person with Parkinson’s disease, the disease greatly affects the movement of the body’s muscles. For example, a person suffering from this disease has a lot of difficulty in talking, walking, sitting up, writing and seeing.
Who can get this disease?
Generally, Parkinson’s affects people over 60 years old. The disease is hereditary in some people. Some develop without any symptoms. Sometimes it affects young people under 40 years of age. Former boxers were more susceptible to the disease as they were more prone to head injuries. Apart from this, head injuries due to accidents, meningitis and brain infection are also more likely to cause this disease.
The reason
The cause of this disease has only recently been discovered. In other words, studies suggest that the reason for the decrease in this hormone is an imbalance of protein levels in the cells of the nervous system of the brain. It is also said that environmental factors, aging changes and abnormal genes can also cause the disease.
symptoms
Four symptoms are commonly seen regarding this disease. They are called TRAP. That means hand tremors, stiffness of arms and legs, reduced muscle activity, lack of balance in the body. These are the four main symptoms. Apart from this it is called non motor symptoms. That is, stress, insomnia, strange behavior in sleep, pain in hands and feet, difficulty urinating, defecation, swallowing, etc. The symptoms vary according to the severity of each person’s disease.
treatments
There are two types of treatments for Parkinson’s disease. One is to control with medicine and pills and the other is to do surgery. The first type of medication is to increase dopamine levels. By this, the disease can be controlled to some extent. Apart from this, the symptoms of each individual will be controlled by giving alternative pills. But these can only control the disease and not cure it completely. These pills have to be taken for life. This can make life easier. And the disease can be prevented from progressing to the next stage.
Another problem with this is that the pills taken to control the disease can sometimes cause complications. It can also increase the severity of the disease. Surgery is recommended for those in this condition. Even this cannot be done by everyone. Surgery can be done according to the severity of their disease and physical fitness. The cost of this surgery in India is at least 15-25 lakhs. Similarly, there are different types of Parkinson’s disease. Treatments and medications vary according to the type.
Ways to defend yourself
Care must be taken not to hit the head. It is better to wear a helmet while riding two-wheelers. Similarly, we should mostly keep our environment clean to protect ourselves from infectious diseases. As far as food is concerned, it is better to take sattvic foods which are good for brain function. Non-vegetarian foods should be reduced. Similarly, people who have been constipated for many years can develop Parkinson’s. Therefore, it is necessary for people with constipation to follow their eating habits in a healthy way.
It is good to exercise daily and keep your body fit. People with Parkinson’s often do best to avoid solitude. This disease affects not only the body but also the mind. So talking and socializing with others like friends and relatives should be. It is only then that one can take care not to lose self-confidence and it is very important to keep oneself active and not to be paralyzed in one place because the disease has come.
Similarly, for those suffering from this disease, a lot of equipment is now available. They can be used as per their requirement after consulting the doctor. People suffering from Parkinson’s disease should consult a good Neurologist, Physiotherapist for their advice. This is important to see. Those who are with the sufferers of this disease and those around them should also understand their condition and support them.