Parkinson's disease in the elderly

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Parkinson's disease in the elderly? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system that occurs in the middle age and above, mainly in the substantia nigra and striatum of the brain. At present, the cause of the disease is still unclear.

Parkinson's disease in the elderly

Symptom 1: tremor is the first symptom in 60% - 70% of patients with Parkinson's disease. The body surface is characterized by slow and rhythmic static tremor, that is, tremor is obvious when the limbs are in a quiet or static state, and tremor will weaken or even disappear during exercise.

Symptom 2: mask face becomes stiff due to facial muscles. Parkinson's disease patients often lack normal expression, dull face, low voice, slow speaking speed and unclear speech.

Symptom 3: slow action. If the old man is slow, clumsy, uncoordinated, unable to complete the fine actions such as tying shoelaces and buttons, and has difficulties in standing, walking and turning over, his family should pay attention.

matters needing attention

If we do early detection, early treatment, active treatment, to maintain a good attitude, patient treatment.