5 Stages of Parkinson

by Kudrati Ayurved Parkinson Treatment in India

Environmental issues on the rise has resulted in occurrence of many neurological diseases. Parkinson's Disease is one of them; although the existence of which is there since 1817, it is now common. Parkinson's Disease conceivably happens due to genetic as well as environmental issues. It is observed that this problem occurs while progressing towards old age. To comprehend the Parkinson Disease and the symptoms better, let us understand it step by step.

1. Stage one: The beginning of the Parkinson disease leads to mild tremor, the rigidity of one side limbs or changes in facial expression. The rigidity and the tremor are so mild that these symptoms go unnoticed and hence, one does not seek medical help. At this stage due to absolutely mild symptoms, no conclusions are drawn even if you seek medical help or even plan for Ayurvedic treatment for Parkinson.

2. Stage 2: This stage involves symptoms that affect both sides of the body. This is also called bilateral involvement. This stage may occur after many years of the previous stage where the loss of facial expressions on either side, speech abnormalities, fading tone back pain, stooped posture and slow down in many daily activities. Even though the activities slow down, daily activities can be carried out independently.

3. Stage 3: When the patient suffers from loss of balance and slowness in movement, it is assumed that the disease has progressed to stage three. It is at this stage when the doctors can conclude evidently of this disease. Even in this stage, the patient can perform all the activities independently such as eating, personal hygiene and dressing up.

4. Stage 4: This stage is noticeably debilitating. Patient in this stage can stand without any aid; however, requires help in movement. Independence to perform any activities is lost enhancing the dependency on others for daily activities proportionately reduces. The level of dependency distinguishes this stage from the previous one.

5. Stage 5: When the body has absolutely restricted and dependent movement and it requires assistance to rise from a bench or move out of the bed, the disease is said to have advanced to stage 5. At this stage, hallucinations and misinterpretations begin to happen along with risks of falling. Therefore, at this stage, 24/7 assistance for the patient is essential.

Parkinson's disease is often misinterpreted as advancing age. It is also misread as other muscular problems. Parkinson's disease and other similar problems such as muscular dystrophy treatment in India or anywhere else are not defined. Medicines can control but cannot completely cure the disease. Therefore, it is must to diagnose the tremors and treat this before it advances.