International Parkinson’s Day: Physicians warn of early symptoms 2023
Parkinson’s awareness day is April 11. Dr. Jyoti Kapoor, Founding Director and Senior Psychiatrist, Manasthali, calls it a neurological illness that affects millions globally.
Parkinson disease affects senior persons in their 60s and 70s. It can also affect those under 50.
Parkinson’s symptoms
“Nerve cell death affects bodily motions, muscular control, and tremors. Dr. Arun Garg, Director-Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta, Gurugram, says these nerve cells provide messages to the brain to balance, function, and coordinate.
Doctors highlight Parkinson’s disease’s early warning signals on World Parkinson’s Day. Dr. Jyoti Bala Sharma, Director-Neurology, Fortis Hospital Noida, says several symptoms may precede Parkinson disease by years:
- Constipation can precede Parkinson Disease by years. Gastroenterologists and over-the-counter or indigenous remedies can reveal Parkinson’s disease signs.
- Flashing eyes RBD is a sleep condition when you play out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with vocal noises and abrupt, often violent arm and leg movements.
- Another early symptom of Parkinson disease is loss of smell.
Dr. Shuchin Bajaj, Founding Director, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, lists further Parkinson’s disease warning signs:
- Parkinson’s disease often begins with hand, finger, or limb tremors. Stress and worry might increase these resting tremors.
- Slow movement: Parkinson’s disease can make a person feel like their feet are trapped. This can cause trouble standing, walking, or turning.
- Rigidity: Limb, neck, or torso stiffness that hinders mobility.
Balancing issues: Parkinson’s illness can affect walking balance and coordination. - Parkinson’s disease can delay, slur, or soften speech.
Dr. Bajaj believes early diagnosis and therapy can enhance quality of life and control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, which has no cure.
It’s important to remember that Parkinson’s symptoms vary widely from person to person. Dr. Kapoor notes that certain symptoms may appear years before others, making early diagnosis difficult.
Dr. Garg recommends being proactive about health and reporting any concerns. Parkinson’s sufferers can better control their symptoms by being watchful and getting assistance early.