Published with the inputs from Dr Sujith Ovallath, Neurologist, Baby Memorial Hospitals-Kannur
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, leading to tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance problems. Other movement disorders include essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, tics, and ataxia. While these conditions cannot always be cured, effective medical treatments, surgical options, and rehabilitation therapies can significantly improve quality of life.
It is a degenerative brain condition that affects movement control. Symptoms typically include tremors, muscle rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and postural instability. Non-motor symptoms such as sleep problems, mood changes, and memory issues may also occur.
Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect how a person moves. These include:
Most movement disorders are chronic but manageable. With the right treatment, many patients live active and fulfilling lives. The goal is to control symptoms, slow progression, and improve quality of life.
If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease or another movement disorder, the Neurology & Neurorehabilitation Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) offers comprehensive care, including advanced medications, deep brain stimulation, physiotherapy, and long-term support to improve quality of life.
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