Neurology Specialist Dr. Atilla Kara, who informed about Parkinson's Disease, a neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system, pointed out that it is possible to improve the patient's quality of life with early diagnosis and treatment in Parkinson's disease.
Emphasizing that Parkinson's, known as the disease of the elderly group, is a progressive disease that usually starts between the ages of 40 and 60 and that this disease may be genetic, Neurology Specialist Dr. Atilla Kara said, “Parkinson's disease is a disease caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Decreased dopamine levels make it difficult for patients to move and lead to various motor symptoms. Parkinson's is a slow and insidious disease.”
Symptoms are most commonly seen with hand tremor
Stating that the most common symptom of Parkinson's disease is tremor in the hands, Neurology Specialist Dr. Atilla Kara said, “Among the main findings of Parkinson's disease; movement slowdown, tremor, gait disturbance. Of course, other complaints can also be seen in the patient. Emotional state changes, distress, facial dullness, anxiety disorder, depression are among the symptoms of this disease. The genetic factor is important in Parkinson's disease and those with a family history of Parkinson's disease are more likely to have the disease. People with leg movements during sleep or restless legs are more likely to have Parkinson's disease. If your relatives have these symptoms, it is important to see a neurologist. This will make it easier to treat the disease and prevent its progression. Parkinson's disease can be managed with early diagnosis and correct treatment.”
Stating that late intervention in Parkinson's may make the treatment process more difficult, Kara said, “If the diagnosis is delayed, the symptoms of the disease may progress, which may make the treatment process more difficult. In advanced Parkinson's patients or in those who develop resistance to treatment or in people whose quality of life decreases due to tremors, brain pacemaker application called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), popularly known as brain pacemaker application, has recently been a good solution.”
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