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Parkinson's Disease
Slowed movement & tremor · Dopamine loss
Dopamine-making cells slowly die, causing tremor, stiffness and slowness. Medication, exercise and modern surgical options keep many independent for years.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- Rising with aging India
- Typical age
- 60+ years (rarely younger)
- Outlook
- Manageable, progressive
- System
- Brain
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What causes it
Causes
- Genetics (small subset)
- Pesticide exposure
- Age-related cell loss
- Possibly head trauma history
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- Resting tremor (often one hand)
- Slow movement (bradykinesia)
- Muscle stiffness
- Soft voice, shuffling gait
- Loss of smell, constipation early
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- Levodopa-carbidopa as first line
- Dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors
- Deep brain stimulation surgery
- Physical, speech, occupational therapy
- Treat depression and sleep issues
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Not preventable
- Exercise from midlife — protective
- Treat heart risk factors
- Mediterranean-style diet
Do’s
- Exercise daily (dance, tai chi, walking)
- Take medication on time
- Adjust home for falls
- Speech therapy early
Don’ts
- Skip levodopa dose
- Mix levodopa with high-protein meal
- Lock in social isolation
- Stop driving without an OT review
See a doctor immediately if
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.