Parkinsveiki

Parkinsveiki is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the motor system. It is characterized by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in controlling movement, coordination, and balance. When these neurons degenerate, dopamine levels in the brain decrease, leading to the hallmark motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

The most common motor symptoms include tremor, typically occurring at rest and often starting in one limb, rigidity, which is a stiffness of the limbs and trunk, bradykinesia, characterized by slowness of movement, and postural instability, leading to difficulties with balance and coordination. These symptoms can significantly impact a person's ability to perform daily activities.

Non-motor symptoms are also common and can appear years before motor symptoms. These can include a loss of sense of smell, sleep disturbances, constipation, depression, and cognitive changes. The exact cause of Parkinson's disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. There is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but various treatments, including medications and therapies, can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Research is ongoing to find a cure and better understand the disease's progression.