It starts at ages 40 to 70, with an average of 65 years old, and in some cases due to heredity can occur at an earlier age..
It is mainly due to the reduction of dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia of the brain. Its pathogenicity appears to be affected by environmental and genetic factors..
What are the symptoms of the disease?
Its main symptoms are tremor, bradykinesia, stiffness and disturbances in posture and balance. Non-motor symptoms include depression, orthostatic hypotension, bladder and bowel disorders, as well as sleep and memory disorders..
A clinical neurologist will determine if someone is suffering from Parkinson’s disease based on the patient’s symptoms and discomfort as well as the findings of the clinical examination. The Neurologist performs specialized examinations and tests and differentiate it from other extrapyramidal disorders. This is important to form the right treatment.
For the most part, Parkinson’s disease is not considered hereditary. However, there are cases such as that of juvenile Parkinson (age <50 years old) where pathological genes have been discovered that may lead to the development of the disease.
The treatment of Parkinson’s is currently symptomatic. This means that there is currently no treatment to cure or halt the progression of the disease. The treatment is personalized and continuous for each patient. It needs constant reevaluation and focuses on dopaminergic restoration. This helps to maintain the most possible close-to-normal movement and lifestyle
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