Parkinson's Disease Stages
Types of Parkinson’s Disease
Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease
There is no known cause for this type of parkinson’s.
Vascular Parkinson’s Disease
This may be caused or aggravates due to strokes or hemorrhage in the brain.
Drug induced Parkinson’s Disease
Certain medications used over a long period of time like antipsychotics and antidepressants may cause this type of parkinson’s disease.
Stages of Parkinson’s Disease and Depending Treatment
Stage 1
During this initial stage, the person has mild symptoms that generally do not interfere with daily activities. Tremor and other movement symptoms occur on one side of the body only. Changes in posture, walking and facial expressions occur.
Suggested Treatment:
External Treatment includes massages to improve brain function, peripheral blood circulation.
Panchakarma, yoga, breathing exercises and diet.
Stage 2
Symptoms start getting worse. Tremor, rigidity and other movement symptoms affect both sides of the body or the midline (such as the neck and the trunk). Walking problems and poor posture may be apparent. The person is able to live alone, but daily tasks are more difficult and lengthier.
Suggested Treatment:
All treatments suggested for Stage 1 along with medications and meditation.
Stage 3
Considered mid-stage, loss of balance (such as unsteadiness as the person turns or when he/she is pushed from standing) is the hallmark. Falls are more common. Motor symptoms continue to worsen. Functionally the person is somewhat restricted in his/her daily activities now, but is still physically capable of leading an independent life. Disability is mild to moderate at this stage.
Suggested treatment:
External treatment to improve absorption of dopamine, exercises specific to symptoms, physiotherapy, speech therapy along with a combination of treatments suggested for early stages.
Stage 4
At this point, symptoms are fully developed and severely disabling. The person is still able to walk and stand without assistance, but may need to ambulate with a cane/walker for safety. The person needs significant help with activities of daily living and is unable to live alone.
Stage 5
This is the most advanced and debilitating stage. Stiffness in the legs may make it impossible to stand or walk. The person is bedridden or confined to a wheelchair unless aided. Around-the-clock care is required for all activities.
Suggested Treatment for stage 4 and 5:
May include a combination of treatments for early stages along with internal medications,herbal remedies,music therapy involving mathra’s and slokas and sukshma vyayama.
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Reference:
Parkinson’s Foundation
