Neurosurgeon explains the main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disease with no cure
April 11th was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease, a degenerative disease with no cure.. It is estimated that 1% of the world population over 65 years of age has the diseaseis what the WHO reports. In Brazil, about 400,000 people have Parkinson’s disease..
The neurosurgeon and head of neurosurgery at the Hospital Federal da Lagoa, Dr. Haroldo Chagasexplains that the main symptoms are: tremors in the legs and hands, imbalance, slowness of movement, incoordination and tendency to fall. “Despite alarming numbers, Parkinson’s disease is still a little-known disease. It is the second most frequent neurodegenerative disease”reveals Chagas.
WHEN DOES PARKINSON’S DISEASE BEGIN?
Most often, symptoms begin to appear around age 50.. With a difficult diagnosis, Parkinson’s decrease dopaminea neurotransmitter responsible for the motor system and voluntary movements.
“Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system, it settles slowly, around the age of 60, may manifest early between the ages of 30 and 40. for the treatment of physiotherapy and speech therapy sessions are required, in addition to having psychological and nutritional support in order to reduce the functional impairment resulting from the disease“reveals the neurosurgeon.
BRAIN PASTEMAKER IMPLANTATION: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT HELP IN PARKINSON’S TREATMENT?
The Doctor. Haroldo informs that a good alternative treatment for patients with symptoms in advanced stages is the brain pacemaker implantwhich is similar to a cardiac pacemaker, works with localized electrical stimuli and is small, acting on affected areas of the brain to regress the progression of the disease.
“Studies show that when surgery is performed early, even in the early stages, it results in a better quality of life during the evolution of the problem”it says.
Family and psychological support are essential, as well as therapy, physical exercises, physiotherapy for a better quality of life for patients. Family members are advised to have guidance and information about the disease, to encourage patients to prevent them from getting low self-esteem, depressive and unmotivated.
Source: Recreio
