Question 1

what are the symptoms of early or mild parkinson disease?

Accepted Answer

Slow progression: These symptoms typically involve resting tremor, slowness of body movements & rigidity of muscles & posture. They always begin on one side, then effect the midline (face, voice & balance, & finally do spread to involve the other side. Early pre-motor symptoms include: rbd (acting out dreams while sleeping), anosmia (loss of smell), constipation & depression. Also, slow mental clarity/st memory.

Question 2

had dat scan to check for parkinson.  it ruled out parkinson's but   results said mild parenchymal atrophy.  im 42  is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Not meaningful: Difficult to tell without seeing the scan, or knowing what the underlying neurologic problem/neurologic history is,  but it may be a throw away line that is not objectively quantitated.

Question 3

what are the causes, symptoms and treatment options for parkinson's disease in elderly women. is mild tremor of the hands indicative of the illness?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist : There are many causes and types of tremors. Parkinson's is only one of the causes. In order to further evaluate tremor i would recommend seeing a neurologist.

Question 4

is parkinsons disease hereditary?

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Yes: Although the causes are multifactorial and sometimes poorly understood, there is a hereditary component.  Keep in mind, that even though a parent may have it, it does not mean that it will be necessarily passed on.  The tendency, however, may be there.

Question 5

please let me know if there is a way to know if i have parkinson?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist!: Diagnosing parkinson's disease requires a comprehensive evaluation process.  Neurologists are trained to provide such a comprehensive differential diagnosis.

Question 6

why does medication for parkinsons produce an on/off effect?

Accepted Answer

Dose?: Depends on the medication but some parkinson medication required  "drug holiday" to allow the drug to clear and be restarted, some medications work differently causing brekthrough symptoms. It could be that dosing needs adjusted as well.

Question 7

what is parkinsonism ?

Accepted Answer

Its a movement: Disorder often associated with a tremor and postural instability or difficulty initiating movement and demonstrable cogwheel rigidity.Confirmation by neurology is preferable.

Question 8

how to control parkinsonism?

Accepted Answer

Efficacy not tough.: If you have Parkinsonian signs, need to assess whether this is indeed idiopathic Parkinson's disease or a Parkinsonian-plus syndrome such as MSA. Rarely, medication reactions can mimic.  Early on, most neurologists would use dopamine agonists to control symptoms, and later start L-DOPA.  So, get a consultation and sort this out.

Question 9

what caused muhammad alis parkinsons?

Accepted Answer

Dementia pugilistica: Numerous brain injuries cause disruptions in the fragile circuits that govern brain function.  When injuries occur deep within the brain, they may affect a part of the brain that regulates movements.

The part of the brain most involved in suppressing Parkinsons movements is called the substantia nigra.  Mr. Ali has had injuries that damaged this part of the brain, which leads to his tremor.

Question 10

how can i help someone with parkinsons?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson: There are a number of medical treatments available for treatment of parkinson's disease, best to contact a neurologist that specializes in this area and get an opinion as to what treatments are available.

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