Parkinson's Disease [PD]- its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment (February 2025):
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) - What is it? Parkinson’s Disease [PD] is a condition or a kind of neurological disorder in which some parts of the brain are progressively damaged or deteriorated over the years. The first signs of PD are problems with movement. It is an age-related degenerative brain condition. As age increases, the chances of developing PD also increase. Normally, PD starts after the age of 60. However, some people may feel it after the age of 50, also. Rarely it is found in young adults. Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease [PD]: Parkinson’s disease has several non-motor (non-movement) symptoms and motor (movement-related) symptoms. Non-motor symptoms sometimes appear several years ahead of motor symptoms, which may be considered potential warning signs. Both types of signs are listed below: Possible early non-motor (nonmovement related) symptoms: Loss of sense of smell ( Anosmia) . Depression Unintentional flow out of saliva from the mouth ( Drooling )....