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Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS
The meaning of the medical term Bradykinesia is “slowness of movement”. He/she has Bradykinesia means that the person walks, talks, eats and even blinks slowly (see video below). If a person does not move at all, it is called “Akinesia”. The most common cause of Bradykinesia (meaning slowness of movement) & Akinesia is Parkinson’s disease. … Read more
Which circumstances can provoke Seizures? This article is for patients with Epilepsy. For factors which are severe enough to provoke seizures even in non-epileptic patients, read the following article below. Please note that this other article is essential to read even if you have Epilepsy – it is necessary for you to to avoid these … Read more
Certain medications block dopamine activity in the brain. If you don’t have Parkinson’s, they may cause Medication Induced Parkinsonism (also called “drug-induced parkinsonism”). If you have Parkinson’s disease, they can worsen your symptoms. In this condition, Levodopa is not very useful. This is because the sites where levodopa normally attaches are blocked by these nefarious … Read more
Caution: This information is not a substitute for professional care. Do not change your medications/treatment without your doctor’s permission. Dr. Siddharth Kharkar Dr. Siddharth Kharkar has been recognized as one of the best neurologists in Mumbai by Outlook India magazine and India today Magazine. He is a board certified (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology … Read more
Parkinson’s and falling, unfortunately, go hand in hand. Most patients with Parkinson’s disease have some imbalance. In uncomplicated Parkinson’s disease, falls are less common. But: If you have recurrent falls or If you are falling backwards, Parkinson’s disease may not be the right diagnosis. If you do have Parkinson’s disease, adequate treatment helps you move … Read more
Is Depression & Anxiety common in Parkinson’s disease? Yes. Depression & Anxiety are common in Parkinson’s disease. These problems can produce significant disability. About 1 in every 5 patients with Parkinson’s disease may have Depression (Rejinders et al. 2008). Anxiety is even more common – about 1 in 4 patients with Parkinson’s disease have significant … Read more
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Ex-Assistant Professor, University of Alabama, USA
