Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the
central nervous system that affects the movements of the body.
It is usually an age-related problem, and it is a progressive disorder.
Parkinson’s disease affects the movements leading to loss of muscle control and
balance. However, treating the disease early would minimize the complications,
and the following are the best treatments available for this disease.
Deep Brain Stimulation:
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is done to treat the patients who have
Parkinson’s disease. In this surgery, the neurosurgeon implant electrodes into
a specific part of the brain. The electrodes are connected to a generator
implanted in the chest near the collarbone. These electrodes send electrical
pulses to the brain, and it may reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Surgery involves risks, including infections, stroke or brain hemorrhage.
Stem cell therapy:
Research is also underway in stem cells. A stem cell is the precursor of
many cell types in the body during early life and growth. Researchers have tested
it with rats and said that it is possible to make dopamine cells from human
embryonic stem cells. The neurosurgeons will
transplant these cells into the human brain which in turn replace the damaged
cells. If successful, this type of therapy could improve symptoms in certain
patients.
Medications:
Medications your neurologist prescribe may help you manage problems with
walking, movement, and tremor. The following medications are under research to
provide a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Isradipine is a calcium channel blocker which is already in use to treat
high blood pressure. The drug may block damage caused by certain chemicals that
flow through particular channels in the brain cells that make dopamine.
Reference: Yashoda Hospitals
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