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Symptomatic
treatment for Parkinson's disease is usually successful, especially
in the early years, although it does not stop its progress to cure
the disease. Experts believe that a comprehensive approach to treatment
is most effective. This approach includes early diagnosis, exercise,
good nutrition and medication that reduces the symptoms. Many people
find that an important part of the care is the health, comfort, and
information they get in participating the Parkinson's
disease support group. These groups discuss such problems of daily
living and are among the first to learn about research results and
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Medications:
Medication can provide dramatic relief from the symptoms
of Parkinson's disease. Neurologists prescribe treatment separately
to each patient as disease of each patient is different from other.
It may take time and patience to correctly titrate suitable medicine
for every individual. The most effective medical treatment for parkinsonian
symptoms has been a drug called Levodopa. This drug therapy replenishes
the dopamine in the brain and hence is effective in reversing the
symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Other drugs that mimic the effect
of dopamine called dopamine agonist are also available. They may be
prescribed alone in the early disease phase or in combination with
Levodopa for later stages to reduce the side effect of Levodopa. Various
group of dopamine agonist are available. Continuous research is going
on to identify newer and more effective drugs to treat Parkinson's
disease. Those who are interested in participating trial of new drugs
can ask neurologists
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Surgery:
Pallidotomy, Thalamotomy
and Deep Brain Stimulation are the commonly
performed surgeries for Parkinson's disease.The surgery is usually
offered when medicines fail to give adequate relief from the symptoms.
Surgical treatment has been relatively safe and their results are
long lasting. |
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