Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

by Kudrati Ayurved Parkinson Treatment in India

Parkinson's Disease is a neurological disorder that has symptoms which are not very distinct. The reason why the symptoms are not distinct is that early signs are difficult to comprehend the situation and define them as Parkinson. The usual symptoms include the following:

· Tremors: Subtle shaking of one side of the body marks as the initial sign of Parkinson's Disease. These tremors are the early sign of this disorder and are called 'Rest Tremors'; it is because the affected limb when in action ceases to shake. These tremors often increase as the disease progresses to its next stage.

· Hyposmia: It is a condition when the sense of smell is reduced. Since Parkinson is a neurological disorder, the nerve connecting the nose to the brain dysfunctions, which is also referred to as Olfactory dysfunction. Often the loss of smell is attributed to similar diseases, one of which is muscular dystrophy. Just like Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy treatment in Ayurveda is limited.

· Shuffling Gait: A reduced arm or leg movement is known as shuffling gait. This is a common symptom of Parkinson disease where you will notice the patient dragging his/her feet while trying to walk. The steps, in this case, are rather small.

· Loss of Balance: With the disease affecting the brain, coordination while moving reduces significantly. The cerebellum of the brain gets impacted, leading to this state. The doctors often conduct the fall test in order to check the presence of Parkinson's Disease.

· Stiffness in the limbs: Rigidity of the limbs is termed as Bradykinesia. During this stage, the movement is limited or very slow. In such a case, the patient either moves very slowly or is unable to move at all. One must be aware that it is a symptom defining Parkinson's Disease and not signifying muscle weakness. Rigidity also leads to hunched back and hence a stooping posture.

· Reduced Facial Expressions: This is referred to as Facial Masking where the facial expressions are not effectively noticeable, hampering communication. Bradykinesia and Facial Masking are allied to one another when one is suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

· Variation in Voice: Variation here refers to post and pre Parkinson's Disease. After one is affected, the voice changes from normal to low and often has no modulation.

The progression of Parkinson's Disease can be calculated using Hoehn and Yahr scale; however, so far, Parkinson treatment in India and other countries is not completely identified.