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Epilepsy meaning in Hindi (मिर्गी का अर्थ) अर्थ है, बार-बार सीज़र का दौरा होने की बीमारी. कृपया ये लेख पढ़ने से पाहिले, Seizure meaning in Hindi (सीज़र के दौरे का अर्थ) का लेख जरूर पड़े. सीज़र दौरे का अर्थ जानने के बाद ही, आप एपिलेप्सी शब्द का अर्थ जान पाएंगे. मिर्गी की बीमारी के दो मुख्य प्रकार […]
मिर्गी का अर्थ (2 प्रकार, 100 नाम!!!) Epilepsy meaning in Hindi Read More »
A lot of people are anxious about the Coronavirus / Covid epidemic. There is a lot of misinformation about the effect of Covid on Parkinson’s patients. Here is an excellent collection of information on the topic, from reliable sources. In summary: The risk of getting the infection is almost certainly not higher in Parkinson’s patients.
Coronavirus / Covid and Parkinson’s : Parkinson’s Disease and the COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »
More and more evidence suggests that, at least in some people, Parkinson’s disease may start from the gut. An interesting video posted on Facebook (fb/sciencenaturepage) illustrates the theory and recent research. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY_da0SFs3Q It is very unlikely that this is the cause of Parkinson’s disease in ALL patients. The pathogenesis (disease process) almost certainly
Caution: This information is not a substitute for professional care. Do not change your medications/treatment without your doctor’s permission.
Intranasal levodopa has been approved Read More »
What is the meaning of “Tremor”? Tremor is a medical term that means to-and-fro shaking of a body part. We doctors describe it as a pendulum-like shaking, like the pendulum of a clock (or a metronome). To-&-fro shaking of a body part is called “Tremor” Other abnormal movements are known. For example, sudden jerks of
Why are my hands shaking for no reason? – Hand tremor causes & treatment Read More »
Do I have Parkinson’s disease? This article is meant only for people who have Parkinson’s disease or are taking care of someone with Parkinson’s disease. It is essential to get evaluated by a specialist neurologist to be sure of the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. I do provide a simple tool for testing yourself for symptoms of Parkinson’s
What is the cause of Parkinson’s disease? Does a virus cause Parkinson’s disease? 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. Parkinson’s Sleep Problems discussed in this article 1. REM Behavior Disorder (RBD) (“I trash around
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
How can you reduce Depression and Anxiety? Read More »
What causes Constipation in Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease affects nerves going to the intestines. As a result, the intestines, just like the rest of the body, move slowly in Parkinson’s disease. This is the major reason why almost all patients of Parkinson’s disease also have constipation. Patients with Parkinson’s disease may also find it difficult
What is the cause & treatment of Constipation in Parkinson’s disease? Read More »
People with Parkinson’s disease may be afraid of being “trapped” in difficult situations: – What if I go to a marriage and start to have a tremor? – What if I am travelling and develop sudden slowness? Luckily, there are “On-Demand” therapies for such situations: Sublingual Apomorphine =======================– You place a thin film below your
