Get to know “Parkinson’s Disease”, a tremor that should not be overlooked!

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Shaky hands, shaky legs, slow movements, no facial expressions, speaking in a soft voice that is barely audible, are symptoms that many people do not pay much attention to if they occur in the elderly because they understand that they are common symptoms that can occur in the elderly. But did you know that these symptoms may be a sign of Parkinson’s Disease which, if not treated properly, can lead to becoming a bedridden patient!

“Get to know “Parkinson’s Disease”

Parkinson’s disease is a disease caused by the degeneration of the nervous system and brain, especially in the part that produces dopamine, a substance that helps control movement and keeps balance normal. When the nervous system and brain deteriorate, เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย the production of dopamine decreases, resulting in abnormalities in movement, such as hand tremors, slow movement, or difficulty balancing.

Symptoms of “Parkinson’s Disease”

Parkinson’s disease usually does not show symptoms suddenly like other brain diseases. And the symptoms that will appear will vary in severity from person to person as follows:

  • Symptoms of trembling hands and legs while resting, when someone tells them to stop shaking
  • Slow or irregular movement, usually starting on one side first.
  • Walk slowly, take short steps, walk with a lean forward, do not swing your arms.
  • Easy to fall
  • Indifferent face
  • Speak softly, speak quickly, and make it difficult to hear.

Treatment of “Parkinson’s Disease”

  • Taking medication to balance dopamine in the brain is often very effective, especially in the early stages of treatment.
  • Physical therapy to restore physical fitness and improve balance.
  • Surgery for those with drug resistance using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) implants.

Parkinson’s disease is a serious disease that often occurs in the elderly. If not treated properly, there is a risk of disability or becoming a bedridden patient. Therefore, observing abnormal symptoms in the elderly is very important. And if you find that there is an abnormal behavior, you should see a doctor for examination, diagnosis, and timely treatment!