Question 1

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 2

can dysarthria due to parkinsons' s disease be cured?

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Control perhaps: Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder, which responds to several medicines, but cannot be cured at this time.  The speech problems may respond to medication adjustments, and perhaps benefit if deep brain stimulation is used.  Sometimes speech therapy might work.

Question 3

any disabling disease worse than parkinsons?

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Its relative: The question doesn't really make sense because comparing morbidity of different diseases is impossible.  Suffice it to say, infortunately, that there are many bad diseases to suffer from abd that most of them end badly.

Question 4

tell me about parkinson's disease.?

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Neurodegenerative: Parkinson’s results from destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in part of the brain (substantia nigra). A lack of these neurons causes decreased excitation of the motor part of the brain. This results in the classic signs of a resting tremor (“pill-rolling”), slowness of movement (shuffling steps), rigidity (resistance to being moved), and postural instability (balance issues).

Question 5

how can i treat parkinson's disease?

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You cant: Your doctor has many meds at your disposal.

Question 6

can wilsons disease mimic parkinsons?

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Yes: Parkinson-like symptoms can be an initial manifestation of Wilson's disease. Wilson's disease usually occurs in younger people, however. If there is any confusion in diagnosis,  Wilson's disease can usually be diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, urine tests, and/or an eye exam.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

severe parkinson's disease, what to do?

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See a neurologist: Tough one. Medications like sine met may help. Diet may help. Support group may help. Occasionally deep brain stimulators help.

Question 8

how to better treat parkinson's disease?

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Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) and DBS: Standard treatment for the movement symptoms of parkinson's disease is a drug called sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) (carbidopa/levodopa).  In some cases, surgery for deep brain stimulation is used if it is determined that the risks of post-surgery complications are minimized after a neurological and neuropsychological exam. Pd is sometimes accompanied by endogenous depression, which is treated with an antidepressant.

Question 9

latest medicine to cure parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no cure for parkinsons disease.  There are about two dozen medicines for parkinson's, some 60 years old, others five years old.  Each of them does something a little different.  There is also surgery for a select group of patients with parkinsons.  Talk to your neurologist.

Question 10

what do you recommend for parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's ds: Neurologists are usually consulted for this condition as it affects a specific portion of the brain. They can prescribe med to slow development of ds and suggest other beneficial treatments.

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