Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological movement disorder that affects the brain area responsible for the control and the coordination of movement, muscle tone and posture. Approximately 100.000 people in Spain are living with Parkinson’s disease.
This disease occurs equally in men and women and usually appears after the age of 50, whilst symptoms usually start in the 60s.
The origin of the disease is currently unknown, except for cases caused by trauma, medicines intake, hereditary forms or drug abuse.
According to the Spanish Foundation for Neurological Diseases (FEEN), between 10% and 15% of all diagnoses are estimated to have hereditary causes and in early-onset cases this percentage increases up to 50%.
The first symptoms of Parkinson’s are usually mild and will continue and worsen over time. Generally pain in joints, movement difficulties and fatigue may be an early picture of this disease. Symptoms of the disease can occur in only one side of the body in 80% of patients. The character of the person also may turn into depression without apparent cause. In addition to these symptoms, the typical for the disease are:
Currently there are no known prevention actions for Parkinson’s disease.
In Parkinson’s it is essential to have an early diagnosis, as each Parkinson’s case may have a different treatment.
Observation is the best way to detect the pathology of Parkinson, a regular observation by doctors and family to control possible physical and emotional symptoms.
From our Neurology Unit at HC Marbella we recommend to ask for an appointment with your neurologist in order to make the appropriate diagnostic tests and to prevent.
June 19, 2016
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