What is Parkinson’s disease?

           Many doctors believe that it may be a result of a viral attack where the brain seizes to function after that. A person who suffers from this disorder suffers from loss of motor skills, posture and balance. Many patients are disabled to the extent where they cannot walk. The disease is mainly caused when the extra pyramidal part of the nervous system gets affected.

           The early symptoms of Parkinson’s are stiffness in limbs, tremors and poor control over body movements. Other symptoms include depression, forgetfulness, senility, poor posture and speaking skills. Parkinson’s disease can only be diagnosed after a thorough neurological examination. The severity of the symptoms is evaluated to identify the disease.

           Specific drugs are prescribed for the patient in order to manage and improve the condition. The problem with this disease is that it is progressive in nature and starts with mild symptoms and then strikes with full gravity. Also, a person with this condition can worsen after a surgery. He or she could go through bodily tremors and loss of motor skills. Regular exercise in old age is known to prevent this condition from striking. As long as a person is physically active they can avoid the disease.