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Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS
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
Sleep problems in Parkinson’s include difficulty staying asleep (Insomnia), trashing in bed while sleeping (REM Behavior Disorder), cramping of the legs or arms while sleeping (OFF-dystonia) and finally, sleepiness or sleeping throughout the day. Each one of these has a specific treatment. Certainly, other sleep problems can occur in Parkinson’s – like having the urge … Read more
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
Discusses the quick identification and basic treatment of Parkinsonism / Parkinson’s disease. Neuroletter – Parkinsonism 1 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 … Read more
India Today Magazine - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Outlook India Magazine - 2021, 2023
Ex-Assistant Professor, University of Alabama, USA
