A doença de Parkinson é um distúrbio cerebral que leva a tremores, rigidez e dificuldade de equilíbrio e coordenação. Cerca de 60.000 americanos são diagnosticados com a doença de Parkinson a cada ano e mais de 10 milhões de pessoas vivem atualmente com ela em todo o mundo. Os sintomas desta doença geralmente começam gradualmente […]
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Doctors often use a rating scale to evaluate how far the disease has progressed. Here is what you can expect in the five stages of Parkinson’s Disease!
Si bien los temblores, la lentitud de movimientos, y los problemas de habla, se encuentran entre los síntomas más comunes del Parkinson, estos tienden a presentarse sólo una vez que la enfermedad ha progresado. A fin de detectar la enfermedad de Parkinson en las primeras etapas de su desarrollo, a continuación se presentan 12 señales a las que hay que prestar atención.
While PD is characterized by tremors, as well as trouble with balance and even speech, there are ways to improve quality of life through lifestyle adjustments. From becoming more confident with mobility to enhancing your diet, here are some tips for those living with the disease.
Parkinson’s progresses and presents differently for each individual, creating some myths and misconceptions about it. We’ve created this list of the most common myths and found the real facts behind them. Take a look and learn the truth about Parkinson’s disease….
In addition to the long list of symptoms that come with Parkinson’s, there are also some lesser known complications that may arise. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with this disorder, it may be helpful to better understand the possible complications.
While symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement and speech problems are among the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s, they tend to present themselves only once the disease has progressed. To detect Parkinson’s disease in the early stages of development, the following are 12 signs to keep an eye out for.
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The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease present themselves slowly, and worsen as the condition progresses over time. Although they vary from person to person, the following are the six most common signs of the condition.
It’s important that anyone who receives a Parkinson’s diagnosis takes a number of critical steps towards coping with their situation, beginning with education. This leads to actions that can have a significant impact on alleviating some of the most problematic symptoms associated with the disease.
Researchers from the California Institute of Technology are a little closer to pinning down the cause of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in the journal Cell, reported a connection between the brain changes associated with Parkinson’s disease and physical changes in the digestive system (i.e., constipation, indigestion, bloating, and difficulty swallowing) and indigestion that often occur years prior to the […]