What is Parkinson disease and its early signs......

What is Parkinson disease:

Parkinson disease (PD) is one of the most popular neurological disorders, affecting approximately 1% of individuals older than 60 years and causing progressive disability that can be slowed, although not halted, by treatment. The 2 major neuropathologic findings in Parkinson disease are the loss of pigmented dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra pars compacta and the presence of Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites.

In short, an individual's brain slowly stops producing a neurotransmitter called dopamine. With less and less dopamine, an individual has much less ability to regulate their movements, body and emotions.

Early sign:

Early sign of Parkinson diseases includes:

·        Twitching or shaking

 Twitching or shaking of limbs the kind of early sign of Parkinson's disease.

·        Small Handwriting

A sudden change in handwriting is often a sign of Parkinson's disease.

·        Loss of Smell

 If you appear to have more trouble smelling foods like bananas, dill pickles or licorice, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson's disease.

·        Trouble Sleeping

 You could notice that you started falling out of bed while asleep. Sometimes, your spouse will notice, or will want to move to another bed. Sudden movements during sleep may be a sign of Parkinson's disease.  You might notice that you began falling out of bed while asleep. Sometimes, your spouse will notice, or will want to move to another bed. Sudden movements during sleep is often a sign of Parkinson's disease.

·        Trouble Moving or Walking

An early sign might be stiffness or pain in your shoulder or hips. People sometimes say their feet seem 'stuck to the floor.'

·        Constipation

Straining to move your bowels can be an early sign of Parkinson's disease and you should speak to your doctor.

·        A Soft or Low Voice

If there has been a change in your voice you should see your doctor about whether it could be Parkinson's disease.

·        Masked Face

Have you been told that you have a serious, depressed or mad look on your face more often, even when you are not in a bad mood? This serious-looking face is called masking. Also, if you or other people notice that you have a blank stare or do not blink your eyes very often, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson's disease.

·        Dizziness or Fainting

Feeling dizzy or fainting may be signs of low blood pressure level and can be related to Parkinson's disease.

·        Stooping or Hunching Over

 When you or your family or friends observe that you seem to be stooping, leaning or slouching when you stand, maybe it's a sign of Parkinson's disease.