Shaking hands, trembling legs, slow movements expressionless Speak softly, barely audible. Symptoms that many people do not pay attention to if they occur in the elderly Because I understand that it is a common symptom that can occur in the elderly. But did you know that such symptoms It may be an indication of “Parkinson’s disease” that if not properly treated Risk of becoming a bedridden patient!
“know “Parkinson’s disease”
Parkinson’s disease Is a disease caused by the deterioration of the nervous system and brain Especially in the production of dopamine compounds. Substances that help regulate movement and maintain normal balance. which when the nervous system and brain deteriorate Dopamine production is reduced. Until there is a movement disorder such as hand tremors, slow movements or difficult to balance
symptoms of “Parkinson’s disease”
Parkinson’s disease is usually not as acute as other brain diseases, and the symptoms will manifest. Will be more or less different for each person as follows
- Trembling hands, trembling legs while resting, when someone greets you, they stop shaking.
- slow motion
- Walk slowly, take short strides, lean forward, do not swing your arms.
- easy to fall
- indifferent face
- speak softly, speak quickly
treatment “Parkinson’s disease”
- take medicine To balance dopamine in the brain is often effective, especially in early treatment.
- physical therapy to restore the body’s performance
- do surgery in people with drug resistance with deep brain stimulation (DBS) implantation
Parkinson’s disease is a serious disease that often occurs in the elderly which if not properly treated will be at risk of disability Or become a bedridden patient, so observing the abnormal symptoms of the elderly is very important. and if abnormal behavior is found You should see a doctor for early detection, diagnosis, and timely treatment!
Dr. Phimonphan Wisessarakul, a specialist in neurology and neurology World Medical Hospital