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Parkinson's disease attacks the main nervous system and affects millions of people in America alone. The alarming number of individuals living with this disease is discouraging. It is difficult for the individual suffering with this condition in that the condition could leave them totally immobile, extremely tired, and considerably weakened. By learning more about Parkinson's, others can spread the awareness and better and help people suffering from the disease's symptoms. The following post discusses what causes Parkinsons, diet tips, and therapy treatments.

What causes Parkinsons Disease?

Parkinson's disease gradually attacks and degenerates the nerve cells found in the brain. When this takes place, a lack of interaction takes place in the brain, leaving the sufferer unable to control their body movements. Abnormal nerve functioning throughout the entire body can be unpleasant. Parkinsons causes individuals to shake and move in slow and rigid movements, which significantly impacts their balance. They additionally experience an extreme lack of appetite in addition to the pain and weakness on a everyday basis.

It's not specifically clear exactly what events cause Parkinson's disease; however, there are specific medicines, blood disorders, and conditions such as Shy-Drager syndrome that can trigger symptoms that simulate Parkinsons. Antipsychotics and street drugs like heroin can produce these symptoms too. Many times symptoms begin on one side of the body and gradually worsen as they begin to affect both sides of the body. Regrettably, many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease are not easily detected and go undetected by many in the disease's early stages.

Diet for Parkinson's disease sufferers

People diagnosed with Parkinsons should eat a well-balanced and healthy diet everyday. By eating well, the medications that they take will work correctly. Sometimes the medication can cause nausea in patients, often connected to a absence of protein in the diet. If individuals remain to experience nausea, a doctor can sometimes prescribe a different medication that can prevent side-effects from occurring before, during, or after meals. If you are a sufferer, ask your doctor for ideas and a packet about a diet for Parkinson's patients. They will be able to provide you with a list of super foods that can help you feel good and will get the most out of the medication you take.

Parkinson's therapy

While physical therapy can be advantageous, it unfortunately can not reverse the neurological damage in the brain. Many times the therapy for Parkinson's disease patients can easily be done in the convenience of their very own home. Physicians provide helpful tips and moves that can extend, reinforce, and loosen the muscles. Normally the stretches and movement techniques can be taught in three office visits with a physician. After these visits, the patient only has to come in for periodic visits to track progress and movement. Physical therapy will help individuals become more independent, strengthening a patient's coordination, balance, and gain strength. People who do not have deep brain stimulators can use a local heat application to sore muscles and body pains. This application produces a high-frequency electrical current that warms the area and provides relief to the patient.

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