You are a doctor in Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, what would you give as an explanation for the treatment of parkinson's disease?

      

You are a doctor in Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, what would you give as an explanation for the treatment of parkinson's disease?

  

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Francis
Currently, there is no known cure for Parkinson's disease. There are a number of forms of medicine that can be used to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and make living with it easier for the person affected with it. Levodopa is perhaps the best drug for controlling the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The medication may cause problems if used for lengthy periods of time, or at high dosages. Because of this, many doctors prefer to use other forms of medication for treatment of persons who are in early stages of Parkinson's disease. Doing so allows them to use Levodopa at a later time, postponing the side effects.
Persons with Parkinson's disease who have mild symptoms may not require treatment; a doctor may wait to prescribe medication until their symptoms begin to interfere with their daily lives. Doctors adjust medications as the symptoms people with Parkinson's disease experience worsen. Sometimes, people with this disease may need to take more than one medication in order to achieve the best results. For some persons with Parkinson's disease, a form of treatment called, 'Deep Brain Stimulation,' may be used. Deep brain stimulation requires a surgeon to place wires in the person's brain. These wires carry tiny electrical signals to portions of the persons brain that control their movement. The signals produced may help the parts of the brain involved perform better.
francis1897 answered the question on August 24, 2022 at 08:03


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