PARKINSONISM

PARKINSONISM

Parkinsonism is a Clinical syndrome characterized by  tremors , bradykinesia ,  rigidity  and postural instability .It is a condition that causes combination of abnormalities of movement .Parkinsonism is usually a disease of elderly.but these days due to high pollution levels younger people are being effected by it.Males are more prone to it then females.

Causes

·        Head trauma/Head injuries  

·        Senile degeneration.

·        Certain neurodegenerative disorder such as multiple system atrophy and Progressive  supra nuclear palsy.

·        Brain lesions such as tumor’s or fluid build up.

·        Metabolic and other disorder such as chronic liver failure and hypoparathyroidism.

·        Exposure to toxins such as carbon mono oxide cyanide & organic solvents.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS

·        Tremors

·        Bradykinesia

·        Muscular rigidity

·        Impaired posture & balance

·        Loss of control of  voluntary movement

·        Blurred Speech  & inability to write properly

·        Difficulty in moving & Walking

·        Constipation

Investigations

·        Clinical examination

·        Thyroid profile

·        Liver function test

·        Imaging studies

·        MRI

·        CT scan

Herbal treatment

·        Kapikachu  (mucuna pruriens)

·        Brahmi (Bacopa monniera)

·        Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)

·        Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)

·        Shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pleuricauls)

·        Ginkgo Biloba

Panchkarma treatment

·        Regular and continuous panchkarma therapy by an experienced hand can bring about wonderful results in patients of parkinsonism that are permanent.The movement of body as a whole and parts are better controlled.

·        Abhyangam , Shirodhara , Sarwangdhara, Patra pind swedanam, Potli massage.

·        Yoga & Meditation

Foods & spices

·        Turmeric

·        Green tea

·        Kale , bell pepper

·        Potatoes

·        Apple ,berries & Pears

·        Whole grains

·        Legumes & beans

·        Whole nuts

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