Did you know? Tremors can be caused by many things, not just Parkinson’s, such as hyperthyroidism, side effects of medications, or idiopathic tremor. You should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Tremors can be caused by many things, and not always Parkinson’s. However, Parkinson’s is a tremor that requires close monitoring because it can eventually lead to dementia. เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย “My parents fall often. They fall while walking, and this could be a warning sign of Parkinson’s disease.” When most people talk about tremors, they think of “Parkinson’s” first because it is a common symptom, especially in the elderly. But in fact, tremors don’t only have one cause; there are also tremors caused by:
- Tremors are caused by hyperthyroidism , but are often accompanied by palpitations, rapid heartbeat, abnormal fatigue, and weight loss.
- Shaking due to taking certain types of medications, such as bronchodilators and some anti-dizziness medications
- Essential Tremor, also known as Idiopathic Tremor, is a tremor caused by abnormalities in the part of the brain that controls balance, causing tremors. It is mostly genetic and can occur at a young age. The disease progresses slowly and usually affects both hands. However! This type of tremor does not affect walking.
Unexplained shaking
- Can be found at all ages
- Caused by abnormal functioning of the part of the brain that controls balance (celecellum).
- Both hands tremble, voice trembles, difficulty picking up objects, difficulty writing.
- Does not affect movement, can walk normally
- The disease progression is relatively slow.
Shaking due to Parkinson’s
- Most commonly found in elderly people.
- Caused by a decrease in dopamine in the brain.
- Most people will have tremors on one side of their hand, or may not have any tremors at all.
- Slow movement, difficulty walking, frequent falls
- Rapid disease progression may lead to dementia.
What causes Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is caused by the degeneration of nerve cells starting from the brainstem, causing a decrease in the production of a substance called “dopamine”, resulting in abnormal body movements. It usually occurs in people aged 50-60 years and older.
Parkinson’s disease is not just about tremors, but also manifests itself in the following ways:
One fact is that most patients come to see a doctor with symptoms of difficulty walking, walking more slowly, walking with difficulty, feeling as if walking on a mattress, and not being able to walk as smoothly as they used to. “Some people may have symptoms of hand tremors on one side or some people may not have hand tremors at all.” So it’s not just tremors, it can also include symptoms of
- Difficulty in stepping, short steps, easy to fall
- Sleepwalking, frequent nightmares / insomnia
- Chronic constipation
- Speak softly, speak more slowly
- Including the possibility of having difficulty swallowing and frequent choking.
In the early stages, Parkinson’s may only affect daily life, increase the risk of accidents and falls due to difficulty moving. But if not treated properly, it can lead to dementia and the inability to help oneself in the future.
Is it true that having a history of cerebrovascular disease increases your risk of Parkinson’s?
One of the types of Parkinson’s disease is called Vascular Parkinsonism, which is Parkinson’s disease caused by ischemic or ruptured cerebrovascular disease. It is mostly found in people who have had a cerebrovascular disease in the central brain or near the brainstem, which is the part directly involved in controlling movement. The danger of this type of Parkinson’s is that it does not respond well to Parkinson’s medication. It must be treated together with controlling cerebrovascular disease.
If someone in the family has Parkinson’s, is there an increased risk?
The answer is that there is a higher risk because another type of Parkinson’s disease is called Familial Parkinsonism, which is a genetically transmitted Parkinson’s disease. If it is found that someone in the family has Parkinson’s disease, we may have a higher risk of having it. But! Let me emphasize that it is not always the case for everyone. It depends on taking care of yourself.
Parkinson’s Disease Screening
In screening for this disease, a neurologist will start by taking a medical history, examining symptoms, and performing a neurological physical examination. In some cases, a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan may be ordered to make a clearer diagnosis.
Can Parkinson’s disease be cured?
Because Parkinson’s is caused by the degeneration of brain cells, it cannot be completely cured. However, the disease can be controlled and slowed down to maintain a good quality of life. Especially if treatment is started early (Early Parkinsonism), the patient will respond well to medication. There is a “Honeymoon Period” that allows patients to return to a near-normal life for 3-5 years. Currently, Parkinson’s medication has been developed to be more effective. There are many types to choose from, including oral, patch, and injection. The medication replaces or balances dopamine in the brain.
It can also be treated with a brain chip implant (Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS), which involves implanting electrical electrodes to directly stimulate parts of the brain involved in Parkinson’s disease treatment.
- If you don’t want to tremble because of Parkinson’s, take care of yourself like this.
- Get enough rest and quality sleep of at least 6-8 hours per day.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.
- Control your chronic diseases well and closely monitor your symptoms with your doctor.
- Exercise regularly