12 Little Known Facts about Parkinson’s Disease

First published 21st September 2020 Robin James

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Parkinson’s Disease remains one of the most mysterious, yet most debilitating illnesses people all over the world continue to suffer from. Awareness of the condition has increased hugely over the years, however, which will always be helpful in looking for ways to offer sufferers relief with what can be a very restrictive condition. Parkinson’s Disease is a condition which affects millions – and it is not always genetic, despite what previous research may have led us to believe.

Parkinson’s Disease is known to affect more men than it does women. In fact, research and ongoing studies show that men are up to 1.5x more likely to suffer from the condition than women. What’s more, the risk of developing PD, as it is abbreviated, tends to increase as people get older.
However, that does not mean that children or young people are immune from the condition. In fact, there is such as thing as early onset PD, meaning that people must always be on the lookout for symptoms and signs of the condition.
Symptoms of PD can vary from person to person. However, it is most commonly identifiable through balance problems and bodily shaking, as well as muscle pain and rigidity. PD may even affect speech and memory in the long run.

PD remains very mysterious in that researchers still aren’t too sure what causes it, nor how we can cure it altogether. Many PD sufferers continue to lead full lives thanks to treatments and support which help to relieve some of the more debilitating symptoms. However, as of 2020, there is still no specific cure for PD. In fact, in some cases it’s genetic, in some cases it isn’t.
Some research shows that chemicals and pollution may have an impact upon a person’s susceptibility to PD. Studies are ongoing, though there do appear to be some links between metal pollutants and PD.
PD generally affects movement, though it is regarded as a neurodegenerative condition. It is largely associated with stemming the brain’s access to dopamine, which is essential for helping us to move around – PD effectively blocks dopamine signals.

Parkinson’s Disease is thought to affect millions of people worldwide. It’s thought that 50,000 people are diagnosed with the condition in the US each and every year. The country is also said to have more than a million citizens who suffer with the condition.
PD is named after the surgeon who discovered the condition – Dr James Parkinson, who discovered the disease in the early 19^th We have been battling Parkinson’s Disease for over 200 years.
Parkinson’s Disease can affect different people in many different ways. For some people, pain and struggle are simple to remedy through specific medication. However, in some cases, people can find relief through new regimes of exercise and rest.

What’s more, one of the stranger sides to PD is the fact that it really does affect each person in completely different ways. This means that it’s often hard to diagnose, as symptoms are never as broad as they are to be believed.
Therapeutic surgery for PD can be very expensive in the US. In fact, as the condition is so varied and such a mystery, it can often be costly the world over. That’s why there continues to be such a large push for additional research into the condition, and into ways in which we can help to make the lives of sufferers that little bit easier.
It’s thought that there are clear links between depression and Parkinson’s Disease. This is as a result of the dopamine suppressant. That’s because dopamine release can help you to feel happy and can help to regulate your mood. Therefore, without dopamine, people are likely to experience feelings of depression as well as difficulties with moving around.