Disease Management – How is Parkinson’s Disease Treated?

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Parkinson’s disease (also known as Parkinson disease or PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer’s motor skills and speech. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia) and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement (akinesia).

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease. The goals of treatment are to minimize disability, reduce the possible side effects of drug therapy, and help the patient maintain the highest possible quality of life.

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A New Look at Parkinson’s Disease

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Parkinsons disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. The disease was named after James Parkinson, the English physician who first described it in 1817. A progressive disorder, Parkinsons disease is associated with the reduced production of dopamine (an important neurotransmitter) by the brain. It characteristically produces progressive muscle rigidity, impaired movement, involuntary tremors and dementia.

Causes and Incidence
Parkinsons is one of the most common crippling diseases and strikes 2 in every 1000 people, most often those over 50. Incidence increases in people with repeated brain injuries, including professional athletes and those abusing pshychoactive drugs.

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