Punctual disease. What early signs indicate parkinsonism?

Parkinson's disease primarily affects older people. Treatment of the disease can be carried out at home under the supervision of a doctor at a local clinic. What treatments are available to patients at home? This includes the formation of a special daily routine, taking medications, and physical exercise. You can receive massage courses at home and perform some folk remedies and techniques.

What is Parkinson's disease?

Parkinson's disease (PD) is an incurable degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by loss of motor control. Parkinsonism progresses very slowly, so the course of the pathology can only be assessed by analyzing several years of the patient’s life.

Pathological modifications in PD are localized in the substantia nigra of the brain, where the destruction of neurons responsible for the production of an important neurotransmitter, dopamine, begins. This chemical the substance ensures contact between the cells of the substantia nigra and the striatum of the brain. If this process is disrupted, a person loses the ability to coordinate and control his motor functions.

Causes of the disease

Since the exact causes of the disease have not been established, experts identify a number of factors that contribute to the formation of pathology. These include:

• hereditary predisposition - it has been proven that in 20% of all cases in past generations, the patient’s immediate relatives also suffered from parkinsonism;
• the presence of free radicals in the substantia nigra - such particles cause oxidative processes in the organ, which leads to irreversible damage to the affected areas;
• brain intoxication with internal and external toxins;
• genetic abnormalities - scientists have determined that in the presence of a certain gene, juvenile parkinsonism develops in young people;
• lack of vitamin D in older people increases the risk of brain damage from free radicals and toxic substances;
• the formation of abnormal mitochondria in brain cells, provoking the development of degenerative processes in them;
• infectious and inflammatory lesions of various brain structures - encephalitis, viruses, meningitis, etc.;
• congenital anomalies of vascular structure;
• atherosclerosis;
• severe concussions and head injuries – cause disruptions in the functioning of the substantia nigra;
• use of narcotic drugs and certain medications (for example, antipsychotics);
• alcohol abuse;
• unfavorable environmental situation in the region of residence.

About the causes and symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Despite the hundreds of years that have passed since the discovery of this disease, scientists still do not know why this disease occurs. There are four possible reasons:

• Inheritance of a pathological genotype (about 5-10% of patients received the disease from their parents). The gene is transmitted in an autosomal dominant manner with incomplete penetrance;
• Inheritance of predisposition to PD. For example, the risk of getting the disease doubles in people whose close relative suffered from this disease. Scientists explain this by the fact that in the absence of a direct mutation, the body of such a patient is more sensitive to harmful environmental factors, and the process of “neuron aging” starts earlier;
• Exposure to toxins (herbicides and pesticides). In people who frequently come into contact with these chemicals, the incidence of illness according to statistics is 1.5 times higher;
• Aging. Some people have fewer dopamine neurons, which can die during life. Therefore, symptoms of PD may be noticeable in them earlier.

Symptoms

The symptoms of the disease are known to many. First of all, we are talking about involuntary tremor, which is the “calling card” of the disease. But this is far from the complete picture:

1. Muscle rigidity - stiffness;
2. Bradykinesia – slowness in movements;
3. Inability to maintain body position in space – postural disorders;
4. Tremor.

In addition, there is a set of signs that accompany the disease:

• Depression;
• Anxiety;
• Insomnia;
• Problems with swallowing;
• Constipation;
• Urinary incontinence;
• Orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when rising from a sitting or lying position);
• Sweating of the skin;
• Dry mucous membranes.

Risk group

The main risk group is elderly people. In terms of prevalence, the disease ranks second after Alzheimer's disease and affects about 1% of people over 60 years of age and up to 4% of people over 85 years of age.

There are cases of morbidity in young people, but they are more rare (with early onset - up to 40 years and juvenile - up to 20 years).

Researchers believe that those who are susceptible to the disease are:

• has a genetic predisposition;
• lives in rural areas (probably due to contact with fertilizers);
• works in the chemical industry;
• lives near industrial enterprises;
• suffered infections of the nervous system (for example, encephalitis);
• has cerebral atherosclerosis;
• took antipsychotics (phenothiazines) for a long time.

The listed points are not direct causes of the disease; they can only become predisposing factors in the development of pathology.

Interestingly, smokers and coffee drinkers get sick less often.

Stage 2. Criteria for excluding PD

A history of repeated strokes with stepwise progression of symptoms of parkinsonism, repeated traumatic brain injuries, significant encephalitis; treatment with drugs that can cause parkinsonism; oculogyric crises; presence of symptoms of cerebellar damage; early appearance of severe autonomic failure; long-term remission; supranuclear gaze palsy; family history of parkinsonism (more than 1 relative with a similar disease); early onset of severe dementia; Babinski's symptom; presence on MRI of signs of a cerebral tumor or open (communicating) hydrocephalus; lack of positive response to high doses of levodopa; contact with toxic substances that cause parkinsonism.

Causes of the disease in young people

According to statistics, the number of young people (under 40 years old) suffering from Parkinson's disease does not exceed 20% of the total number of patients.

Since there are significantly fewer cases of the disease than in older people, diagnosis becomes more difficult. After hearing complaints of body pain (due to involuntary muscle contractions), the attending physician may think about arthritis.

The main causes of morbidity among young people:

• heredity;
• traumatic brain injuries;
• transferred encephalitis.

In addition to the main physical symptoms (trembling in the limbs, muscle stiffness, etc.), patients also experience mental disorders. Young patients describe their condition as apathetic and indifferent, note the appearance of insomnia, loss of meaning in life, and loss of initiative.

Prevention

Of course, issues of preventing pathology, especially in the presence of nonspecific signs of the disease in the early stages, are extremely relevant for young people. “I have my own observation, because I have been dealing with this problem for 18 years. This disease comes to people who are very responsible and demanding, especially to themselves, as a rule, with high intelligence, very anxious and restless for any reason against the background of external calm. Thus, these people daily create chronic microstress for themselves, which leads the brain to premature wear of neurons. Therefore, it is impossible to talk about specific prevention when the cause of the disease is unknown,” notes Aigul Kamakinova.

“My recommendations for prevention are exercise, moderate exercise (swimming, running, walking, dancing is very useful), reducing excess body weight, fighting stress, because for many patients with Parkinsonism, the trigger mechanism for the disease was stress, consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. Drinking one cup of natural coffee per day is a protective factor. It’s worth drinking more water: up to 2 liters a day,” shares Snezhana Milanova.

“Particular attention should be paid to sleep at night. Relatively recently, it was found that only during sleep a special system operates in the brain, which ensures the removal of metabolic products and toxic proteins, the accumulation of which causes the development of a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, research in this area is still underway, but I believe that soon it will be possible to say with confidence that healthy sleep is the prevention of neurodegeneration,” adds Nadezhda Dudchenko.

In general, as experts note, if a person is already sick, he will have to get used to a strict daily routine. Snezhana Milanova emphasizes that parkinsonism is a regimented disease that requires strict adherence to a schedule: taking medications at the same time, eating at the same time, physical activity on a schedule. Therefore, it is worth paying more attention to yourself from a young age, switching to a healthy and reasonable lifestyle, and if you have suspicious symptoms, contact a specialist early in order to maintain your health and level of comfort in life at the usual level.

Diagnosis of the disease

Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease begins with the collection of complaints and the history of the development of pathology. The patient must answer the doctor's questions as accurately as possible. Next, a neurological examination is performed and examinations are prescribed.

Instrumental diagnosis of Parkinson's disease includes:

1. MRI of the brain. Voids are detected - areas of dead nervous tissue.
2. CT scan of the brain. Leukoaraiosis, an overgrowth of white matter, is diagnosed.
3. PET (Positron Emission Tomography) of the brain. A decrease in dopamine-producing cells is detected.
4. Transcranial sonography. A modern, effective way to see increased signal from pathological foci.
5. Single photon emission computed tomography. Rarely used Provides a three-dimensional image of the brain, where the work of the areas that produce dopamine is visible.

Laboratory methods:

• identification of genetic defects in the primary form;
• detection of Lewy bodies is a diagnosis after the death of the patient.

A test with Levodopa (an antiparkinsonian drug) is used - a positive effect from a single dose of the drug.

How long do people live with Parkinson's disease?

Parkinsonism is not a death sentence; with the right therapy and proper living conditions, a sick person can live a full and long life.

If we talk about how long people live with Parkinson’s disease, then it is necessary to take into account a number of certain circumstances:

• at what stage the disease was discovered;
• person's age;
• general health;
• comfort and security of home conditions.

The average life expectancy of people with Parkinson's disease is shown in the table:

Pathology detection period	Lifespan
up to 40 years old	35 – 39 years old
40 – 65 years	20 – 25 years
over 65 years	about 5 – 7 years

Symptoms and signs in women

At the initial stage of the disease, the first signs of parkinsonism appear:

• loss of strength : chronic malaise and sleep disturbance are observed;
• changes in gait: steps become slower, shorter, a feeling of instability arises, so the person staggers a little when walking;
• slurred speech: the patient periodically loses his thoughts, forgets the essence of the dialogue;
• handwriting changes: the letters look very small and may differ in size and style;
• unemotional: the patient’s face looks absolutely unemotional, facial expressions are almost completely absent;
• depression: long-term, causeless depression appears, mood changes sharply;
• muscle rigidity: muscles are unnaturally tense;
• tremor: spontaneous shaking of the lower and upper extremities.

Early diagnosis of the disease will help the patient significantly maintain quality of life. As the disease progresses, symptoms also develop.

The main symptoms of the disease appear:

• increased rigidity: motor muscles are under severe tension, it is difficult for a person to carry out any movements;
• mask: the face has the expression of a mask;
• arms/legs are constantly bent: when trying to return the limb to a normal position, the movements look intermittent, jerky - a symptom of a gear wheel;
• tremor: the hands are constantly shaking (visually reminiscent of counting coins with your fingers or rolling a ball), in addition, there is trembling of the chin and feet, these symptoms recede only during sleep;
• bardykinesia: excessive slowing down of actions (daily procedures - brushing teeth, dressing, washing - take several hours);
• muscle spasms: muscle spasms throughout the body;
• acute coordination disorder: falls more often when standing up, walking;
• disorders of defecation: (constipation) and urination (urinary incontinence);
• depression: severe depressive state - a person becomes fearful, unsure of himself, afraid of crowded places;
• speech: poorly recognized, the voice becomes nasal, the same words are often repeated when speaking;
• fragmented memory loss;
• rest disorder: the presence of nightmares, muscle numbness prevents a person from sleeping peacefully;
• sweating increases;
• salivation;
• Dementia: impairment of intellectual abilities (slow thinking, inattention, personality changes);
• dry skin: dandruff on the head.

Classification of parkinsonism

There is no perfect classification of parkinsonism. There are many gradations and scales that make it possible to fairly accurately determine the stage of parkinsonism, the level of activity, and the patient’s adaptive capabilities. In our article we will focus on some of the most popular classifications of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism).

Classification of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) by severity (Hoehn-Yahr scale - Hoehn, Yahr, 1967)

• Stage 0.0 - motor manifestations and signs of parkinsonism are absent;
• Stage 1.0 - clinical manifestations are only unilateral;
• stage 2.0 - bilateral symptoms without postural reflexes, balance is not impaired;
• stage 3.0 - clinical manifestations are moderate, but bilateral, postural instability is slight, the patient does not need outside assistance;
• stage 4.0 - motor activity is significantly lost, but the patient is able to stand and move without support;
• Stage 5.0 - if there is no help from a third party, the patient will be confined to a chair or bed.

Classification of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) by secondary nature

1. Primary idiopathic parkinsonism - appears as an independent disease in the form of Parkinson's disease or juvenile parkinsonism.
2. Secondary symptomatic parkinsonism - with lesions of various origins (infectious, vascular, traumatic, toxic, drug-related), with a brain tumor, hydrocephalus, etc.
3. Parkinsonism syndrome - as a symptom of other diseases of the nervous system of a degenerative nature (strio-nigral degeneration, olivopontocerebellar degeneration, progressive supranuclear palsy, juvenile form of Huntington's chorea).

Classification of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) according to clinical form

• Trembling.

This form is characterized by almost constant trembling of the head, lower jaw, and limbs. The tremor is either medium or large amplitude. Muscle tone is preserved or slightly increased.

• Trembling - rigid.

It is characterized by tremor most often of the distal extremities. As the disease progresses, voluntary movements become stiff.

• Akinetic - rigid form - the most unfavorable.

Active movements are so slow that immobility may occur. Increased muscle tone. High risk of developing muscle contractures.

• Mixed.

One form passes into another.

Classification of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) according to the degree of manifestation:

• Stage 1 – slight increase in tone, trembling of fingers, bradykinesia is slightly expressed;
• Stage 2 – tremor of the fingers and hand (foot), rigidity and bradykinesia are manifested moderately;;
• Stage 3 – large-amplitude trembling of the fingers, the entire foot and/or hand, lower leg and/or forearm appears, the phenomena of bradykinesia and rigidity are sharply expressed;
• Stage 4 – the condition is severe, muscle tone is altered, symptoms of a “gear wheel”, “sticky ductility” is observed, flexion of the feet occurs, trembling of the head, limbs, tongue, and lower jaw.

Classification of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) according to social and everyday adaptation

• Stage 1 – early.

The clinic is minimal, does not interfere with a person’s daily activities, everyday activity is complete. The patient lives a full life.

• Stage 2 – expanded.

Daily activities are disrupted. Additional stimulation of dopamine receptors is necessary.

• Stage 3 – late.

Symptoms and syndromes are resistant to medications. Dementia develops, the patient loses balance, and is prone to falls and freezing.

Classification of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) by rate of progression

• Rapid rate of progression - the stages of the disease change within 2 years.
• Moderate rate of progression - the stages of the disease change over 2 to 5 years.
• Slow rate of progression - the stages of the disease change and the disease progresses over more than 5 years.

All these classifications of Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism) help prescribe adequate therapy and predict the risk of complications and the level of everyday and social activity of the patient.

Symptoms and signs in men

Are there differences between men and women in the manifestation of parkinsonism? For everyone, the symptoms are almost identical, but it is worth noting that men more often suffer from this pathology and the initial symptoms appear earlier in them than in women. In addition, against the background of the disease, impotence develops in the male half, speech and visual impairments become more pronounced, thinking slows down, absent-mindedness and disorientation in space appear.

Women with parkinsonism are more susceptible to depression, and many develop dementia. Because of these differences, drug treatment for the disease will also differ between men and women.

Dementia develops in 17% of cases diagnosed before age 70 and in as much as 83% of cases diagnosed after age 70.

A person with Parkinson's disease changes psychologically - selfishness, tearfulness, demand for attention to oneself, and possibly ingratiation with people in high positions appear. It is important to understand that these changes do not reflect the true face of the patient, but are a transformation of the psyche as a result of the disease. It can be difficult with such people, but you need to be patient - it’s not their fault that they got sick.

Development of the disease

“As Parkinsonism develops, it begins to manifest itself, as a rule, on one side. For example, slowness in the right hand. In this case, they begin to notice that the man has begun to shave more slowly, the process of brushing his teeth becomes longer, there is a slowness in cooking, and it is more difficult to fasten buttons. And here you need to see a doctor as quickly as possible,” Milanova emphasizes.

“Signs of Parkinson’s disease are usually first noticed by those around them (relatives, friends, colleagues), and not by the patient himself. In addition to slowness, you need to pay attention to an unreasonable decrease in mood, a tendency to depression in a previously positive person, weight loss not related to diet and oncology, asymmetrical movement of the arms when walking, when one arm is slightly bent at the elbow joint and lags behind when moving,” adds Aigul Kamakinova.

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Stages

There is a classification of the stages of the disease according to Hen and Yahr. It is shown in the table.

Stage	Description
0	There are no symptoms.
1	A tremor appears in one of the limbs.
1,5	The tremor spreads from the limb to the torso.
2	Trembling is observed in the limbs on both sides of the body.
2,5	Postural instability (loss of balance) is added to trembling.
3	Bilateral tremor and postural instability. Difficulty moving, falling.
4	The patient is not able to fully care for himself, but can stand and walk on his own.
5	The last stage, in which the patient is bedridden and completely helpless.

Treatment of the disease

Treatment for Parkinson's disease continues throughout life. There are no medications that can cure the disease, however, it is possible to relieve the symptoms, thereby improving the patient’s quality of life.

Each patient requires individual therapy. During treatment, the neurologist selects the types of drugs and the optimal dosage, adjusting it if necessary.

It is necessary to visit a neurologist at least once a year, or better yet, more often, in order to always adhere to the current treatment regimen.

In addition to visiting a neurologist, consultations with a physiotherapist, psychologist, nutritionist, speech therapist, and occupational therapist are required. Referrals to these specialists, if necessary, are prescribed by the attending physician.

Drug therapy

Typically, conservative methods are used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, in particular the constant use of medications. The main goal of drug therapy is to prevent the development and progression of the disease, relieve signs of neurodegeneration and improve a person’s motor activity. Standard treatment of the disease involves the use of the following drugs:

Doctor's advice

In Parkinson's disease, exercise therapy plays an important role in treatment. It not only reduces the manifestations of rigidity, but also delays the deterioration of the condition. The patient should be taken to several physical education classes (directed by a neurologist), and after each class, asked to repeat the movements at home. You can write down on paper or videotape the main points. Next, he must perform all movements independently and daily. Hints from relatives, cheat sheets on paper, or watching a video will help you memorize the exercises.

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• the drug "Levopoda" - stabilizes the formation of dopamine;
• agonists/Amantadines – stimulate receptors that are responsible for the production of neurotransmitters;
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors – stop the destruction of dopamine;
• anticholinergics – support the required chemical. composition of brain cells;
• vitamin D, B and C – contribute to the correct functioning of the central nervous system.

Motor disorders

Motor disorders include physical manifestations of the disease, such as tremor, hypokinesia, and rigidity.

The main drug used is Levodopa. It is prescribed to all patients, as it is the most effective of all existing drugs for parkinsonism. Increases dopamine levels (which are reduced in Parkinson's disease) in the brain.

Levodopa eliminates symptoms such as tremors, slowness of movements, and muscle stiffness. The effect of the drug can sometimes disappear abruptly, as a result of which the symptoms resume (doctors call this on-off fluctuations), but this is a normal phenomenon.

Medicines of other groups are also used (amantadines, COMT inhibitors, dopamine agonists). They are less effective, but are also prescribed by doctors.

All drugs for Parkinsonism cause side effects: deterioration of health, weakness, involuntary actions, nausea, vomiting.

In Parkinson's disease, metoclopramide should not be used against nausea - it increases the symptoms of parkinsonism. If necessary, use Domperidone.

If side effects are severe, you should consult a neurologist and adjust your medication regimen and dosage.

How can you tell if a loved one has Parkinson's disease?

Despite the fact that the disease develops a characteristic clinical picture, it is rarely possible to establish a diagnosis at the initial stage of the disease. This is because Parkinson's often resembles other diseases. And many even write off new symptoms as signs of old age. Is it possible to test a relative at home? What tests for Parkinson's disease can be done at home?

An objective examination by a neurologist is necessary to confirm the disease. But now it is possible to get tested at home. Based on its results, it will be possible to purposefully contact the necessary specialist, and not go in a “big circle”.

And the first method is an online test that allows you to assess a person’s cognitive and neuropsychological indicators. It is paid and available on the website. The test assesses the likelihood of having the disease and the likelihood of symptoms occurring in the future based on indicators of sleep, psychological state, movement and motor skills, speech function, and the preservation of cognitive skills. Of course, testing is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. Based on the diagnostic results, you will not be prescribed treatment for the disease. However, this will allow you to confirm or refute suspicions and plan a visit to a specialist.

In addition, various questionnaires can be used. This is a list of questions that are answered either by the person himself or his relatives. Based on the answers, we can conclude whether the symptoms are pathological. A more thorough examination (motor, cognitive and other impairments) should be performed by a doctor during an examination in a clinic.

Parkinson's disease questionnaire

Let's give an example of a questionnaire.

Mandatory symptoms:

1. Do you experience a feeling of “stiffness” in the morning?
2. Do you have problems maintaining balance?
3. Do you notice tremor in one of your limbs?
4. Do you notice that you have become slower in your actions and movements?

Non-motor disorders:

1. Do you experience increased salivation during the day?
2. Do you smell well?
3. Do you feel periodic bouts of sadness?
4. Do you feel constant anxiety?
5. Do you suffer from insomnia?
6. Do you have problems with sex?

If the patient answers “yes” to more than 1 item from the first task or collects more than 3 positive answers in the second part, then he should be seen by a doctor.

Where to go if you suspect Parkinson's disease?

The initial consultation takes place with a local internist, general practitioner or family doctor. These specialists should evaluate the results of an objective examination and refer the patient further. However, the therapeutic service may not always notice motor disorders in an elderly patient. Therefore, an in-person consultation with a neurologist at a clinic, extrapyramidal pathology center or private clinic will allow you to form a final conclusion: whether there are signs of the disease or not.

Attention! Where to go if you suspect Parkinson's disease? This could be a local clinic (neurologist), a center for extrapyramidal pathology, or a parkinsonologist at a frequent clinic.

What tests are prescribed for Parkinson's disease?

Most often, the diagnosis is formulated on the basis of an in-person examination of the patient. In this case, the doctor assesses the level of motor impairment, sets the stage according to the Hen-Yahr classification, determines cognitive deviations and non-motor manifestations of the disease. For this purpose, neurological tests, interviews, and collection of anamnesis of the disease are used. General clinical examinations are required, which allow us to understand the level of somatic pathology of the patient.

Specific tests for Parkinson's disease are required when the diagnosis is in doubt. There will be no specific changes on MRI and CT, but PET or scintigraphy assessing dopamine transport will make it more likely to talk about the presence of degenerative changes in the substantia nigra of the brain. However, these examinations belong to high-tech diagnostic methods. In routine practice they are used quite rarely.

Important! To diagnose Parkinson's disease in an elderly person, an in-person examination by a neurologist is sufficient. It can be done at home if the patient has difficulty moving.

Surgical intervention

In rare cases, specialists may decide to prescribe surgery for a patient. This usually occurs in the later stages of parkinsonism, when taking medications does not produce positive changes. Early surgery on a patient can lead to serious health problems, so this option is not practiced in surgery. There are three types of surgeries used to treat Parkinson's disease:

• thalamotomy;
• pallidotomy;
• neurostimulation.

Disease prevention

Prevention of Parkinson's disease is relevant in case of hereditary predisposition. It is impossible to prevent the disease 100%, but you can reduce the likelihood of its development.

For this it is important:

• give up alcohol;
• not be overweight;
• adhere to an adequate drinking regime - at least 500 ml of water per day;
• physical activity – reduces the risk by half;
• use protective equipment when working with harmful substances;
• drink coffee regularly - 2 cups a day if there are no contraindications, this activates the brain and tones it.

Eating foods rich in antioxidants and vitamins helps slow down the development of cerebral atherosclerosis. Against the background of good blood flow, the disease is more difficult to appear. Products for the prevention of Parkinson's disease.

• spinach;
• beef;
• cottage cheese;
• carrot;
• eggs;
• green pea;
• nuts;
• bulb onions

ethnoscience

To slow down the course of the disease and help cope with unpleasant symptoms, you can resort to traditional medicine methods.

Herbs

1. Take 30 grams of pre-dried sage and pour 200 milliliters of hot water, then leave for an hour. The resulting decoction is drunk 3 times a day, a tablespoon at a time, with plenty of milk;
2. Peony roots are finely chopped and 10-15 grams are measured, after which they are placed in a glass of boiling water for 1 hour. Once ready, filter the broth and drink 1 tablespoon before each meal;
3. A tablespoon of birch ash is mixed with a liter of warm milk. Take this remedy throughout the day in small sips;
4. 3 tablespoons of dried St. John's wort are placed in a liter thermos and filled with water. Take 60-70 milliliters 3 times a day on an empty stomach;
5. To prepare the daily dose, you need to soak 3 tablespoons of finely chopped wormwood in 600 milliliters of boiling water. The resulting decoction is drunk 3 times during the day.

Herbal infusions

1. Mix a teaspoon of valerian, oregano, mistletoe and yarrow, then pour half a liter of boiling water. In an hour, the infusion will be ready, take 100 milliliters each time before meals;
2. You need to take 10 grams of mint, mistletoe, motherwort and yarrow and 20 grams of thyme and lemon balm. A teaspoon of this herbal mixture is poured into a thermos and filled with 200 milliliters of water for 1 hour. The decoction is divided into two parts and taken an hour after meals.

Tea

1. In the morning it is recommended to drink linden tea, which is pre-brewed in a special teapot. This procedure is repeated for a month, then rest for the same amount of time and resume taking it;
2. Also, instead of linden, you can drink oregano tea (using the same scheme);
3. Fresh oxalis leaves are crushed and the juice is drained. Then brew yarrow tea and add half a teaspoon of prepared juice to one cup.

Other useful products

1. One glass of freshly squeezed nettle, celery or spinach juice is divided into 3 equal parts and drunk throughout the day;
2. You can also drink feijoa or cherry juice in unlimited quantities;
3. Kombucha tincture can be consumed 3 times a day. In this case, the product can be diluted with honey;
4. One glass of plain oats must be poured with a liter of warm water, in this form the oats should stand for 10 hours. Then simmer it for 30 minutes over low heat, remove it, wrap the container tightly with several towels and leave for another half a day. Then the infusion is filtered and the volume of liquid is added to 1 liter. Taking this remedy lasts exactly a year, and you need to drink half a glass of the decoction three times a day for 2 months, after which you take a 2-week break;
5. The head of garlic is peeled and poured with a glass of sunflower oil with the smell and left to infuse for exactly 24 hours, while the mixture is shaken periodically. Then add freshly squeezed juice of one lemon to the tincture. Drink a teaspoon of garlic infusion three times a day before meals for 3 months, then take a month's break and repeat the procedure. Thus, the total course is 1 year.

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Constipation remedies

Parkinson's disease is very often accompanied by constipation, which is associated with impaired muscle function. To help the body in such a situation, you need to eat as many vegetables containing fiber as possible and add flax seeds to your food.

It will also be very effective to take a teaspoon of the following mixture every day before bed:

• 100 grams of dried apricots;
• 100 grams of figs;
• 100 grams of prunes;
• 5 grams of Alexandrian senna;
• 100 grams of honey.

Dried fruits are passed through a meat grinder, after which the remaining ingredients are added.

Products for external use

1. First, make a decoction of sage or thyme, after which it is added to a hot bath. This remedy will help reduce tremors and calm the nervous system;
2. You can also boil 5 peas of oregano in 10 liters of water for 5 minutes. The decoction is also poured into a warm bath;
3. To relax the muscles and get rid of their stiffness, a massage using bay or jasmine oil helps.

Also, traditional medicine presupposes the presence of exercise therapy. By performing a set of light physical exercises, a person restores coordination and helps the body resist the disease.

Parkinson's disease is quite common in older people and, unfortunately, this disease cannot be cured. All therapy is aimed at slowing down the disease and allowing the person to continue to live normally.

If you follow all the doctor’s instructions and support them with traditional medicine methods, after identifying the disease, you can live for many more years.

Treatment at home

Home therapy for the disease involves the use of several methods in combination: 1. Therapeutic baths - water procedures with the addition of herbs such as thyme, linden, St. John's wort, sage help relieve tremors, muscle spasms and nervous tension. The patient’s well-being improves for a certain period, and sleep normalizes. 2. Exercise therapy – a special set of exercises has been developed for patients with Parkinson’s disease, which is suitable for everyday activities. As a result, coordination of movements improves, a sense of stability appears, and motor functions are normalized. 3. Traditional medicine - helps to cope with unpleasant symptoms and alleviate the patient’s well-being. Traditional methods of treatment include:

• consumption of herbal decoctions, teas and tinctures;
• herbal foot baths;
• healing lotions for limbs.

Non-drug methods of treating motor disorders include physical therapy. The exercises are aimed at training walking, balance, and performing various movements of the limbs. The doctor will tell you and show you what exercises to do. It would be nice to purchase a bicycle ergonometer - a home exercise bike with increased accuracy of settings.

No one is immune from Parkinson's disease, since there are no methods of prevention. If the disease still overtakes you, do not despair. This disease does not shorten life, but simply worsens its quality. If you diagnose the disease at an early stage, follow all the doctor’s recommendations, lead an active and healthy lifestyle, continue to work and remain part of society, you can live a long and happy life.

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Traditional medicine

It is believed that Parkinson's disease is incurable, but at the moment there are a huge number of drugs whose action is aimed at slowing the course of the disease and blocking negative symptoms.

Many medications are addictive and the body stops responding to them, so weaker drugs are initially prescribed and the dosage and strength of the active ingredients are gradually increased as treatment progresses.

In some cases, a surgical operation can be performed, during which special electrodes are connected to the brain, which are controlled using a remote control placed outside. In this case, a person will be able to control his own actions using remote control.

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