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Morbus Parkinson

Conspectus

Morbus Parkinsonianus est morbus motorius systematis nervosi qui tempore peioratur. Systema nervosum est rete cellulorum nervosarum quae multas partes corporis regunt, motum inclusum. Symptomata lente incipiunt. Primum symptomum tremor vix sensibilis in una tantum manu, aut interdum pede aut maxilla, esse potest. Tremor in morbo Parkinsoniano communis est. Sed morbus etiam rigiditatem, retardationem motus et difficultatem aequilibrii causare potest, quae periculum casuum auget. In gradibus initialibus morbi Parkinsoniani, facies tua parvam vel nullam expressionem monstrare potest. Brachia tua non moveri possunt cum ambulas. Sermo tuus mollis vel balbutiens fieri potest. Symptomata tempore peiores fiunt. Quamquam morbus Parkinsonianus curari non potest, medicinae symptomata meliores fieri possunt. Interdum professionalis sanitatis chirurgiae suadet ad partes cerebri regendas. Haec chirurgia symptomata minuere potest.

Signa

Symptomata morbi Parkinsoniani inter singulos varia esse possunt. Symptomata prima lenia esse possunt, et fortasse ea non animadvertes. Symptomata saepe in una parte corporis incipiunt, deinde utramque partem afficiunt. Symptomata plerumque in una parte gravius sunt quam in altera. Quaedam symptomata morbi Parkinsoniani similibus aliorum morborum symptomatis similia sunt. Symptomata Parkinsoniana inter haec includi possunt: Tremor. Hic rhythmus motus tremulus plerumque in manibus vel digitis incipit. Interdum tremor in pede vel maxilla incipit. Pollicem et indicem invicem fricere potes. Hoc tremor "pill-rolling" appellatur. Manus tua tremere potest cum quiescit vel cum sub strepitu es. Animadvertere potes te minus tremere cum aliquid agis vel te movens es. Motus tardus, qui etiam bradykinesia appellatur. Morbus Parkinsonianus motum tuum tardare potest, faciens opera simplicia difficiliora. Difficile esse potest de sella surgere, lavari vel vestimenta induere. Minus expressionis in facie habere potes. Difficile esse potest ad oculos claudendos. Musculi rigidi. Musculos rigidos in quavis parte corporis habere potes. Musculi tui tensi et dolorosi esse possunt, et motus brachiorum tui breves et subsulti esse possunt. Statura mala et aequilibrium. Statura tua incurvata esse potest. Cadere potes vel problemata aequilibrii habere. Amissio motuum automaticorum. Minus idoneus esse potes ad quosdam motus faciendos quos plerumque sine cogitatione facis, inter oculos claudendos, ridendum vel brachia movens cum ambulas. Mutationes orationis. Leniter vel cito loqui potes, balbutire, vel antequam loquaris haesitare. Oratio tua plana vel monotona esse potest, sine typicis schematibus orationis. Mutationes scriptorum. Scribere difficulter potes, et scriptura tua contracta et parva apparere potest. Symptomata non-motoria. Haec inter depressionem, anxietatem, constipationem et problemata somni includi possunt. Etiam somnia agere, saepe urinare debere, olfactu difficulter habere, problemata cum cogitatione et memoria, et valde fatigatum esse possunt. Medicum pete si ulla symptomata morbi Parkinsoniani habes. Hoc adiuvabit ad condicionem tuam diagnosticandam et alias causas excludendas.

Quando medicum videre

Consulta medicum si habes quaelibet symptomata morbi Parkinson. Hoc adiuvabit ad condicionem tuam dignoscendam et alias causas excludendas.

Causae

In morbo Parkinsoniano, cellulae nervosae in cerebro, neuronae appellatae, paulatim dilabuntur aut moriuntur. Multi symptomata morbi Parkinsoniani causantur ab amissione neuronum quae nuntium chemicum in cerebro producunt. Hic nuntius dopamina appellatur. Dopamina imminuta ad activitatem cerebri irregularis ducit. Hoc problemata motus et alia symptomata morbi Parkinsoniani efficit. Homines morbo Parkinsoniano affecti etiam nuntium chemicum, norepinephrinum dictum, amittent, qui multas functiones corporis, ut pressionem sanguinis, regit. Causa morbi Parkinsoniani ignota est, sed plures factores rogationem habere videntur, inter quos: Genes. Mutationes geneticae specifica cum morbo Parkinsoniano coniunguntur. Sed hae rarae sunt nisi multi familiares morbo Parkinsoniano affecti fuerint. Factores ambitales. Expositio ad quasdam toxinas vel alios factores ambitales periculum morbi Parkinsoniani posterius augeri potest. Unus exemplum est MPTP, substantia quae in medicamentis illicitus inveniri potest et interdum illicite ut "heroinum syntheticum" venditur. Alia exempla pesticides et aqua putealis ad bibendum adhibita includunt. Sed nullus factor ambitalis causam fuisse probatus est. Multae mutationes in cerebris hominum morbo Parkinsoniano affectorum fiunt. Inquisitores cur mutationes fiant et quae partes agant investigant. Hae mutationes includunt: Praesentiam corporum Lewy. Conglomerationes proteinarum in cerebro cum morbo Parkinsoniano coniunguntur. Hae corpora Lewy appellantur, et inquisitores credunt has proteinas indicium magnum causae morbi Parkinsoniani tenere. Alpha-synucleinum in corporibus Lewy inventum. Alpha-synucleinum est proteina in omnibus corporibus Lewy inventa. In forma glomerata fit quam cellulae dissolvere non possunt. Hoc nunc inter inquisitores morbi Parkinsoniani studium magnum est. Alpha-synucleinum in fluido spinali hominum qui postea morbo Parkinsoniano afficiuntur inventum est. Mitochondria mutata. Mitochondria compartimenta potentissima intra cellulas sunt quae maximam energiam corporis creant. Mutationes ad mitochondria damnum cellularis causare possunt. Hae mutationes in cerebris hominum morbo Parkinsoniano affectorum inventae sunt.

Res Periculi

Factores periculi morbi Parkinsoniani includunt: Aetas. Periculum morbi Parkinsoniani cum aetate augetur. Solito, circa quinquagesimum annum aetatis aut seniorem incipit. Aetas media initii est circa septuagesimum annum aetatis. Morbus Parkinsonianus in adultis iuvenioribus evenire potest, sed rarus est. Cum homines iuniores quam quinquaginta annos aetatis morbum habent, morbus Parkinsonianus praecox appellatur. Genetica. Habere unum vel plures propinquos primi gradus, ut parentes aut fratres, cum morbo Parkinsoniano periculum tuum auget. Pericula tua adhuc parva sunt nisi multos consanguineos cum morbo habes. Sexus masculinus. Viri morbum Parkinsonianum contrahere magis quam feminae verisimile est. Expositio ad venena. Expositio continua ad herbicidia et pesticides periculum morbi Parkinsoniani leviter augere potest.

Complicationes

Parkinson's disease can bring on a range of additional health challenges beyond the well-known motor symptoms. These non-motor complications can significantly affect daily life and often appear as the disease progresses.

Cognitive Issues: Parkinson's can impact how well someone thinks, remembers, and reasons. This can include problems with language and decision-making. In some cases, Parkinson's disease leads to dementia, a more severe decline in thinking abilities. Unfortunately, medications for these cognitive problems often only provide limited improvement.

Mood and Emotional Changes: People with Parkinson's may experience irritability or anxiety early on. Depression and stress are also common. Fortunately, treatments like medication and counseling can help manage these emotional challenges.

Swallowing and Chewing Difficulties: As Parkinson's disease advances, it can affect the muscles in the mouth, making it hard to swallow and chew. This can lead to nutritional deficiencies as people may not get enough essential nutrients. Food or saliva getting stuck in the mouth can also cause choking or drooling.

Sleep Problems: Parkinson's can disrupt sleep patterns, causing frequent nighttime awakenings, nightmares, and daytime sleepiness. A related condition, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, can involve physically acting out dreams. Various therapies and medications can often improve sleep quality.

Other Common Complications:

  • Bladder Problems: Some people experience frequent urination or a strong urge to urinate.
  • Constipation: Difficulty passing stool, or having fewer than three bowel movements per week, is a common issue.
  • Blood Pressure Changes: A sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension) can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
  • Loss of Smell: Parkinson's can lead to a complete or partial loss of the sense of smell.
  • Fatigue: Many people with Parkinson's experience significant tiredness and lack of energy, particularly later in the day.
  • Pain: Muscle and joint pain or cramps are possible symptoms.
  • Sexual Dysfunction: Changes in sexual desire or performance can also occur in some individuals.

It's important to remember that not everyone with Parkinson's will experience all of these complications, and the severity can vary greatly. Discussing these potential issues with a doctor is crucial for early detection and management. Treatment options may include medication, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments.

Praeventio

Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting movement, currently has no known cause. This means there's no guaranteed way to prevent it. While scientists haven't found a surefire way to stop the disease, some lifestyle choices and certain medications might help reduce the chances of developing it. Research suggests several possible protective factors.

Healthy Habits:

  • Regular Exercise: Studies indicate that aerobic exercise, like brisk walking, running, or swimming, may be linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's. This means staying physically active can potentially lower your chances. The more active you are, the better. Physical activity is important for overall health, and it might also play a role in preventing Parkinson's.

  • Caffeine Consumption: Some research suggests a connection between drinking caffeinated beverages like coffee and green tea and a lower risk of Parkinson's disease. This doesn't mean that coffee will prevent Parkinson's, but it might be one piece of the puzzle. More research is needed to understand this link fully.

Certain Medications:

  • Pain Relievers (like ibuprofen): Some studies have shown a potential connection between using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, and a decreased risk of Parkinson's disease. This doesn't mean taking ibuprofen will prevent the disease.

  • Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs (statins): Research also suggests a possible link between taking statins, which are commonly used to lower cholesterol, and a lower likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease. It's important to remember that these are just potential connections and more research is needed to confirm their role in prevention.

It's crucial to remember that these are just potential protective factors, and more research is needed to fully understand their role in preventing Parkinson's. If you're concerned about your risk of Parkinson's disease, talking to your doctor is always the best course of action.

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