[헬스코리아뉴스 / 박원진] Even if you notice unusual behavior or changes, if you ignore them, you can miss out on your health. Specialists say, “If the size of your handwriting or voice has become smaller, you cannot smell well, and you drool more frequently, you should suspect Parkinson’s disease, which is one of the three major geriatric brain diseases along with dementia and stroke.”
Professor Ahn Tae-beom of the Department of Neurology at Kyung Hee University Hospital said about Parkinson’s disease, “The pattern and onset of symptoms varies from patient to patient, so in the past, we focused on symptoms of motor abnormalities such as tremors and slowness, but recently, we have focused on depression including dementia, abnormal sense of smell, and sleep disorders.” “We also consider non-motor symptoms, such as in combination,” he said.
He advised, “If you have tremors or appear to be slow and dull while sitting still, it is better to undergo a neurological examination and examination rather than accepting it as a part of the aging phenomenon.”
According to Professor Ahn, early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease do not appear until several years after brain nerve cells are destroyed. Because symptoms appear gradually, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis under the observation of a professional medical professional.
Professor Ahn Tae-beom of the Department of Neurology at Kyung Hee University Hospital explains the treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease is largely divided into three types. ▲Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease with unknown cause ▲Secondary Parkinson’s disease caused by stroke, post-infectious encephalopathy, etc. ▲Parkinson’s syndrome, which is similar to Parkinson’s disease but has a weak response to treatment and progresses quickly.
Professor Tae-beom Ahn said, “The most important thing in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease is the findings of neurological examination, and if necessary, brain MRI and PET examination can be combined to increase the accuracy of diagnosis.” He added, “After diagnosis, think only about treating symptoms immediately. Rather, we need to look at the entire disease process and develop an appropriate treatment plan,” he said.
He continued, “Even if each patient has the same symptoms, the severity of the symptoms and response to the drug are different, so treatment should be tailored to each patient.”
Treatment methods include medication, rehabilitation, and exercise. Drug treatment should not be postponed just because symptoms are mild and do not interfere with daily life. This is because dopamine deficiency can worsen abnormalities.
If symptoms of motor fluctuations (rigidity, bradykinesia, gait disturbance, etc.) have worsened due to long-term medication use, surgical treatment should be considered. There are two types of surgery: destroying part of the brain tissue and deep brain stimulation, which involves inserting electrical electrodes into the brain and passing an electric current through them.
Professor Ahn explained, “No treatment currently in use can restore lost brain cells to normal, but it is important to initiate appropriate treatment along with early diagnosis when early non-motor symptoms are detected.”
He said, “For Parkinson’s disease, the treatment effect can be maximized if patients and guardians understand the disease well and actively participate in the treatment process. If early detection, appropriate exercise, and drug treatment are carried out well, there is a possibility that a stable life can be maintained for a considerable period of time. “It’s high,” he said.
For Parkinson’s disease patients, exercise is as important as taking medication. There is no limit to the type of exercise. Professor Ahn’s advice is that it is best to do activities such as walking, gymnastics with bare hands, treadmill, yoga, etc. within the scope of your ability every day and at an intensity that leaves you out of breath for about 30 minutes at a time.
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2024-01-11 05:09:42
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