Parkinson’s disease : diagnosis and management
Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2017, Vol 115, Issue 12
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder best characterized by the motor symptoms of tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia. The presentation of PD varies based on the stage of illness and often diagnosis in the early stage is challenging, requiring an astute clinical eye and knowledge of possible differentials. Patients in the advanced stage frequently develop motor complications which significantly add to the morbidity of the disease. Non-motor symptoms also play a crucial role in the overall management of PD disease complex and should be appropriately addressed. Treatment has to be individualized, bearing in mind several factors such as age of the patient, stage of illness, cost of medication, etc. Non-pharmacological treatment approaches are crucial for holistic management of PD.
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Shweta Prasad, Pramod Kumar Pal
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