Since I still have a connection to the internet (read: free WiFi), I want to share you a bit about one of illness that really dangerous. it;s about Parkinson syndrom. have you ever heard about it? I wish you have :).
Parkinson Syndrom
"Parkinson's disease involves an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine, two chemicals involved in transmitting signals from the brain. The imbalance can cause involuntary movement, decreased movement, rigidity, and abnormal walking and posture."
- Most cases occur without a known cause, but others are induced by drugs or environmental toxins.
- Drugs such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, metoclopramide, reserpine, and tetrabenazine may cause a reversible Parkinson's syndrome.
- Toxins such as manganese dust or carbon disulfide may also lead to disease symptoms.
- The recreational drug MPTP can cause Parkinson’s by selectively destroying dopamine neurons in the midbrain.
- In the first half of the 20th century Parkinsonism often developed in patients with a history of von Economo's encephalitis. This type of infection, called encephalitis lethargica, is not now encountered; therefore this type of Parkinson's is rare
Symptoms
- Tremor
- Involuntary movement called tremor is most conspicuous at rest, increases at times of emotional stress, and often improves during voluntary activity.
- It commonly begins as a rhythmic flexing of the fingers or toes, and frequently involves the face and mouth as well.
- It often starts asymmetrically, affecting one side of the body more than the other.
- Rigidity
- Rigidity typically is uniform throughout the range of movement.
- In some instances the symptom is described as “cogwheel” rigidity because of the ratchet-like interruptions of passive movement.
- Hypokinesia
- The most disabling feature of this disorder, hypokinesia is a slowness of voluntary movement and a reduction in automatic movement, such as arm swinging while walking.
- Facial symptoms include infrequent blinking, fixed expression, and a smile that develops and fades slowly.
- The voice typically is low in volume and poorly modulated.
- Abnormal gait and posture
- Rising from a bed or easy chair is difficult and standing posture is bent.
- Patients walk with small, shuffling steps and lack the arm swing that normally accompanies walking. Patients may also have trouble stopping.
Medical Treatment
- Medical management is first-line therapy in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Medication can be used to treat the chemical imbalance in the brain by enhancing effects of dopamine and/or blocking the effects of acetylcholine.
- Levodopa can ease most major symptoms of Parkinson’s, including hypokinesia. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, abnormal movements, restlessness, confusion and occasional cardiac arrhythmias.
- Anticholinergic drugs that block the effects of acetylcholine are more helpful in alleviating tremor and rigidity than hypokinesia, but overall are generally less effective than dopamine-enhancing medications. Among the most commonly prescribed drugs are trihexyphenidyl (Artane), benztropine (Cogentin), procyclidine (Kemadrin), and orphenadrine (Disipal). Common side effects include dryness of the mouth, constipation, urinary retention, confusion and blurred vision.
- Amantadine is used to enhance the release of dopamine and can quickly improve all symptoms. Unfortunately, many patients fail to respond and the benefits can be short-lived. Side effects are relatively uncommon but can include restlessness, confusion, skin rashes, edema and cardiac effects.
- Other options include dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine, which directly stimulate dopamine receptors.
as I told you in the tittle of this writting, "Every ilness has its own medicine" I believe that Parkinson Syndrom is also can be healed. Allah will always those who believe that just Allah who can help us. your effort, prayer and ikhtiar will paid with the fits one.
"for my beloved Abah (read: father), Allah will show us the best for you. We always love you"
