Does Parkinson’s Disease Reduce Life Expectancy? - Dr. Shivam Mittal

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Does Parkinsons Disease Reduce Life Expectancy
- Dr. Shivam Mittal
Parkinsons Disease is a progressive brain
disorder that affects mental control and
mobility. It may begin with minor symptoms, but
quickly switch to harsher signs, if not treated.
The later stage of the Parkinsons Disease may
bring symptoms that may affect the simplest of
everyday activities like walking, eating, and
holding. Imagine the kind of frustration and
helplessness that the patient may feel when he
is unable to even eat, drink, walk, or dress up
on his own! Even worse, if the symptoms gain
momentum, it may even lead the patient to be
unable to move at all, heading him to be
completely bedridden!
Does Parkinsons Disease affect life expectancy?
With all of the above accompanied with
Parkinsons Disease, youd wonder about the life
of the patient. How long will the patient be
able to live like that? Will the life of the
patient be shortened because of Parkinsons
Disease? These worries can be even more
terrifying when you or a loved one is suffering
from the disease. We understand the pain you may
feel, but well help you feel better by letting
you know that on an average, people with
Parkinsons Disease can expect to live almost as
long as those who dont have the disorder. Does
that bring enough relief?
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So, its for certain that the disease itself
isnt fatal, but yes, depending upon the health
and body condition of the patient, the related
complications may reduce their life by 1-2 years.
Thats because in people with Parkinsons
Disease, the cells that produce dopamine in the
brain start to slowly die the chemical that
helps one move normally. What causes
Parkinsons Disease? There is no known direct
cause of Parkinsons Disease yet, but the
general notion is that it could be hereditary.
Also, it has been researched that men are 50
more likely than women to develop the disease
again, without no particular reason found yet.
But, even though women have a reduced risk for
getting the disease, those who do suffer from it
have a comparatively faster progression and
reduced longevity. What are the symptoms of
Parkinsons Disease? The early symptoms of
Parkinsons Disease, such as tremors,
uncontrollable movements, rigidity, slowing of
movement, or loss of balance may be unnoticeable
at first. Gradually, as the symptoms become more
prevalent, they begin to increase at a fast
pace, which makes them difficult to contain, thus
also increasing the risk of health complications
that may reduce lifespan. It is thus important
to keep a check on the most minor symptoms and
have yourself diagnosed by a specialist to
identify if any of your tremors, or movement
differences are related to Parkinsons
Disease. With Parkinsons Disease being
classified into five stages, the first and
second stages are considered as initial stages
with minor symptoms that may go unnoticed or
neglected. Stage 3 brings noticeable symptoms
like loss of balance and falls, making
it difficult to stand or walk on ones own. Stage
4 and 5 can bring severe falls, which may make
the patient prone to broken bones
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and concussions, thus reducing life expectancy
due to the complications. Whats the
future? Life expectancy, when compared to earlier
times, has dramatically increased due to
advances in treatment solutions
today. Medications, physical therapies, and
occupational therapies can help in the earlier
stages of the disease. But, for severe symptoms,
one may require a Deep Brain Stimulation. Looking
at the scenario, we believe that the future
should behold even better news for Parkinsons
Disease patients. But for now, we must realize
that identifying and treating Parkinsons Disease
at the earliest can help reduce complications
that can shorten life expectancy. So, if you
suspect any such symptoms in your own body or
that of a loved one, make sure to consult a
specialist right away. You may not be able to
eliminate the disorder, but youll certainly be
able to improve the quality of life. Who to
approach? When we speak of a specialist, we mean
a professional movement disorder specialist, one
like Dr. Shivam Mittal, who has enough
experience and expertise in offering Advanced
Parkinsons Disease treatment in UAE, after
having completing his education and training
with some of the most reputed institutes and
clinics in the USA. For more Information https/
/www.parkinsonsdiseasespecialist.com/