Parkinson's disease usually affects people in their fifties, but in recent years it has been found in many people in their twenties.
The main reasons Parkinson is targeting young people:
Brain overuse, mental depression, genetic factors, brain trauma, adverse living environment, carbon monoxide poisoning......
If Parkinson's disease is suspected, perform the following self-test:
Action 1
Below quiet state, both hands are placed naturally on the leg or table top, see hand whether involuntary tremor, such as rub ball kind movement.
Action 2
In the process of walking, check whether it is difficult to start, whether the feet are clumsy, and one side of the gait is heavy and dragging; Or you can't stop yourself.
Action 3
Raise one hand, palm wide open, make a fist, repeat 10 times, gradually increasing speed, then switch to the other hand.
Observe for uncoordinated or asymmetrical movements of the hands.
Action 4
Lift a hand, located above the shoulder, index finger and thumb open, repeatedly and quickly pinch, stretch, repeat 10 times and gradually speed up, whether there are two hands action is not coordinated, or fingers can not be fully expanded and so on.
Action 5
Unbend both arms and hands, do the action of turning palms and backs of hands, and gradually speed up to see whether there is a pause or decrease in the extent of the two hands.
Action 6
Heel on the ground, lift one side of the toe, repeat the toe point movement, left and right feet 10 times each, observe whether there is a pause, the amplitude of the trend of smaller and smaller.
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, people should be aware of Parkinson's disease, especially those over the age of 50, and should go to the neurology department for early screening.
Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but most patients can return to normal life through drug therapy, surgery, rehabilitation and exercise, and lifestyle adjustment. Patients should face Parkinson's disease with a positive attitude and strengthen daily exercise, such as hand movements.