Hands shaking, legs shaking, 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? such symptoms It could be an indication of “Parkinson’s disease“ that if not properly treated I risk becoming a bedridden patient!
“know “Parkinson’s disease“
Parkinson’s disease It 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. that when the nervous system and brain deteriorate Dopamine production is reduced. Until there is a movement disorder such as hand tremors, slow movement or difficult to balance
symptoms of “Parkinson’s disease“
Parkinson’s disease is usually not as acute as other brain diseases and symptoms will manifest. It will be more or less different for each person as follows
- Hands shaking, legs shaking while you rest, when someone greets you, they stop shaking.
- slow motion
- Walk slowly, take short steps, lean forward, don’t wave your arms.
- easy to fall
- indifferent face
- speak slowly, speak quickly
treatment “Parkinson’s disease“
- take medicines To balance dopamine in the brain is often effective, especially in early treatment.
- Physiotherapy to restore the body’s performance
- do surgery in people with drug resistance with deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant.
Parkinson’s disease is a serious disease that often occurs in the elderly who if not properly treated will be at risk of becoming disabled or a bedridden patient, therefore observing the abnormal symptoms of the elderly is very important. and if abnormal behavior is detected You should consult a doctor for early diagnosis, diagnosis and timely treatment!
Dr. Phimonphan Wisessarakul, Neurology Specialist and Neurology World Medical Hospital
