Question: My father aged 72 is suffering from diabetes for the last 25 years developed parkinsonianism. Due to neuro degeneration he has trouble walking and doing routine jobs involving limbs. He’s now unable to see though his vision is said to be OK. Now he is having constant vertigo, occasional vomiting and perspiration leading to loss of appetite, weakness and activity.
Answer:
Parkinson’s disease, is a disease of movement. It is a rigid-akinetic syndrome, where there is a progressive loss of movement, with increased muscle tone.
Origin:
It occurs due to a defect in the neurotransmitters in the brain.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease:
- Tremors
- Slowness of movement
- Stiffness and pain in the limbs
- Fine movements like writing are affected. Writing becomes difficult and small.
- Difficulty in rising from a chair or a bed
- Gait (way of walking) changes, it becomes shuffling
- An impassive facial expression
The progress occurs gradually, over a period of years, beginning as a mild inconvenience, slowing overtaking the patient.
Parkinson’s Disease Treatment:
- A combination of drugs is prescribed – levodopa + benserazide. This combination helps check nausea and vomiting. But, a strict supervision of a specialist is of absolute essence and treatment is commenced gradually.
- Foods rich in anti-oxidant compounds vitamin E and C halt further progression of the parkinson disease. (Melons, oranges, limes, bell peppers, papaya, nuts). Supplements are recommended.
- Physiotherapy is a good parkinson disease exercise which is essential to preserve movement and gait.
- The patient’s clothing should not have zips, or buttons.
- Avoid shoes with laces
- A high, upright chair should be used for the patient, as against, a low soft chair.
- Rails should be installed to give support.
- Walking aids are a must. All attempts ought to be made to prevent a fall.
- The flooring should be smooth like linoleum.
- Psychological support is very crucial for these patients, since depression sets in. Care and affection must be provided and the patient should never be made to feel neglected.
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My mother who is in her sixties just developed shakings in her left hand and leg. Due to some treatments she got, we discovered that it was Parkinsonism. She got treated and the symptoms reduced but her hand keeps shaking especially whenever she does any work with her hands. Is there anything that can be done or any prescription for her? She is based in my country. Kindly give a reply to this mail. Thank you.
Has she been diagnosed by a physician of Parkinson’s disease? If yes, give her a prescription medicine given by her physician. He will prescribe after a clinical assessment.
Simultaneously you can give her foods rich in anti-oxidant compounds. Foods such as almond, orange, melon, papaya are rich in vitamin C and E, which may help to halt the further progress of the disease.
Physiotherapy exercise is good for Parkinson’s disease.
Psychological support is also necessary for your mother.