World Parkinson’s Day 2022: This year’s World Parkinson’s Disease Day, April 11, has everything you need to know about the disease. The theme for this year is integrated healthcare.
Parkinson’s Disease can lead to various consequences if not recognized early, symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and stiffness — which are caused by low dopamine levels in the brain — should not be overlooked. Doing so can even result in fatal health problems.
The following are some of the challenges that Parkinson’s patient’s symptoms
Problems with thinking, memory, judgment, and problem-solving are all examples of cognitive issues. Patients typically become forgetful and have difficulties finding words, making decisions, experiencing brain fog, and being unable to focus.
Parkinson’s disease is a muscle movement disorder that affects the muscles that help you swallow. If the symptoms are neglected, a condition known as dysphagia may develop (inability to swallow food). Voice changes, coughing, and even choking might occur as a result of this.
Sleep issues: This disease can cause a slew of sleep issues. Sleep apnea, daytime tiredness, nightmares, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and inability to get a good night’s sleep after getting up are all possible problems.
Psychological issues: People with Parkinson’s disease who have had it for a long period often show signs of depression, anxiety, stress, irritability, frustration, agitation, violence, restlessness, and impatience, as well as low self-esteem. As a result, Dr. Pai emphasizes the importance of counseling and timely treatment.
Sexual dysfunction will occur as dopamine levels fall, resulting in a decrease in sexual interest and physical function. A person’s sex drive will be low, and he or she will be unable to have an orgasm or erection. Vaginal dryness is a common complaint among women.
Sensory issues: People with Parkinson’s disease frequently experience loss of smell, eyesight abnormalities, aches and pains, and balance issues. Neglecting the illness might cause major disruptions in daily living.
Bladder problems: The condition weakens the muscles in the digestive tract, causing digestion to slow and constipation to occurring. In addition, they will be unable to pass urine.
Dementia: The majority of Parkinson’s disease patients will develop dementia later in life. They’ll have issues with speaking, hallucinations, and delusions as well.
Ignoring the sickness can have a negative impact on one’s health. As a result, it is important to keep in touch with your doctor as soon as the symptoms appear and seek further medical assistance. The goal should be to improve quality of life through appropriate illness care and management.