Parkinson's Disease

Motor and non-motor symptoms can both be present in people with Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological condition that affects movement. Degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra is a hallmark of the disease. Smooth, coordinated muscular actions are made possible by the neurotransmitter dopamine.
The loss of function of these neurons disrupts the brain's ability to regulate movement, resulting in the hallmark motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease:
- Slowed movement is called bradykinesia.
- Resting Tremors: Involuntary shaking, commonly visible when the affected body portion is at rest.
- Rigidity of the Muscles: Muscle Stiffness and Resistance to Movement.
- The inability to keep your balance and an increased propensity to fall are symptoms of postural instability.
Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease include mood swings, sleeplessness, cognitive decline, and autonomic dysfunction, in addition to the aforementioned tremors and tremors.
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease tend to increase over time, and the disease itself is progressive and chronic. Medication, therapy, and changes in lifestyle can help people with the disease manage their symptoms and have a better quality of life even if there is no cure. Although its precise origin is unknown, Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by both genetic and environmental factors.
The ailment is named after Dr. James Parkinson, who first described its symptoms in his 1817 work "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy." Since then, continued research and improvements in medical technology have led to a greater understanding of Parkinson's disease and improved strategies for its care.